| MATCHUP | Jackson State Tigers | Alcorn State Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-18 | 7-19 |
| Where | Davey L. Whitney Complex, Lorman, MS | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:45 PM EST | |
Alcorn State Braves Preview
The Alcorn State Braves have a 6-19 overall record and a 5-8 record in the SWAC. They are coming off an 86-78 home loss against Florida A&M and their previous three games were a 57-55 home win against Bethune-Cookman, a 74-66 road win against Mississippi Valley State and a 84-77 road loss against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Offensively, Alcorn State averages 66.9 points per game, while allowing 82.4 points per game defensively. The Braves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 29 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.
Shane Lancaster leads Alcorn State in scoring, with an average of 11.5 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 76.6% from the free throw line. Tycen McDaniels is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game. Jameel Morris leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.
Jackson State Tigers Preview
The Jackson State Tigers have a 9-17 overall record and an 8-5 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 91-86 home win against Bethune-Cookman and their previous three games were an 80-60 home win against Florida A&M, an 84-63 road loss against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and a 97-81 road win against Mississippi Valley State.
Offensively, Jackson State averages 70.2 points per game, while allowing 85.5 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 40% from the field and grab 33.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.1 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.
Daeshun Ruffin leads Jackson State in scoring, with an average of 22 points per game, while shooting with 42.8% from the field and 86.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.4 assists. Jayme Mitchell Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.8 per game.
Jackson State Tigers @ Alcorn State Braves Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Alcorn State Braves will win
- Alcorn State has won seven of its last eight games at Davey L. Whitney Complex following a home loss.
- Jackson State has lost 12 of its last 16 road games.
- The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Jackson State and Alcorn State.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Jackson State has won 11 of its last 13 day games against Conference opponents.
- Alcorn State has lost 20 of its last 26 games.
- Jackson State has won the first half in 14 of its last 17 day games against Conference opponents.
Jackson State vs Alcorn State Prediction
In this Jackson State vs Alcorn State Prediction, Jackson State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have been terrible this season but Jackson State has been the lesser of two evils. They are 3-1 in their last 4 games and 4-1 against the spread, but Alcorn State has managed to win two of its last three and is 7-3 against the spread in its last 10. Alcorn State is 4-2 ATS at home while Jackson State is 6-10 ATS on the road and since Alcorn has been in relatively good form lately, I like them as home dogs in this spot. Take Alcorn State and get the +1.5 points.