Halftime Report
This game looks nothing like the tight 82-79 margin from Texas So.’s win over Alcorn State in their previous head-to-head back in March of 2024. Texas So. has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Alcorn State 34-12.
Texas So. came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Alcorn State Braves @ Texas So. Tigers
Current Records: Alcorn State 2-14, Texas So. 5-11
How To Watch
What to Know
Alcorn State has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Texas So. Tigers will face off in a SWAC battle at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at H&PE Arena. The Braves pulled off an upset win in their last outing, and are hoping to pull that off once more against the 7.5-point favorite Tigers.
Last Monday, Alcorn State narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Alabama State 67-65.
Meanwhile, Texas So.’s matchup on Monday was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They blew past Miss Valley State, posting an 82-53 win. The Tigers were heavily favored coming into this game, and the results showcase why.
Alcorn State’s victory bumped their record up to 2-14. As for Texas So., their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-11.
Alcorn State came out on top in a nail-biter against Texas So. in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, sneaking past 82-79. Will Alcorn State repeat their success, or does Texas So. have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Texas So. is a big 7.5-point favorite against Alcorn State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 138 points.
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Series History
Texas So. and Alcorn State both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Mar 04, 2024 – Alcorn State 82 vs. Texas So. 79
- Jan 20, 2024 – Texas So. 72 vs. Alcorn State 61
- Mar 08, 2023 – Texas So. 66 vs. Alcorn State 62
- Feb 27, 2023 – Alcorn State 89 vs. Texas So. 81
- Jan 14, 2023 – Alcorn State 79 vs. Texas So. 74
- Mar 12, 2022 – Texas So. 87 vs. Alcorn State 62
- Feb 28, 2022 – Alcorn State 75 vs. Texas So. 72
- Jan 15, 2022 – Alcorn State 73 vs. Texas So. 72
- Mar 11, 2021 – Texas So. 78 vs. Alcorn State 55
- Mar 04, 2021 – Texas So. 80 vs. Alcorn State 78
