How to Watch Southern Jaguars vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs: Live Stream or on TV
The Southern Jaguars (15-16, 11-7 SWAC) host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (14-17, 10-8 SWAC) in SWAC action at Bartow Arena, beginning at 9:30 PM ET on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Alabama A&M beat Southern, 68-65, on Saturday. Lorenzo Downey poured in a team-high 16 points for Alabama A&M, and chipped in two rebounds and two assists. Brion Whitley had 17 points, plus one rebound and zero assists, for Southern.
When is Southern vs. Alabama A&M and when does it start?
This matchup between the Jaguars and Bulldogs will go down on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Southern vs. Alabama A&M
The Jaguars and Bulldogs will take to the hardwood at Bartow Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Southern Jaguars vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Game Preview
Southern Stats, Odds & Insights
Southern’s +34 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.2 points per game (169th in college basketball) while giving up 71.1 per contest (209th in college basketball).
The Jaguars are averaging 72.2 points, only 1.1 more than the 71.1 the Bulldogs give up.
Southern makes 7.7 three-pointers per game (148th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6. It shoots 33.4% from deep while its opponents hit 33.5% from long range.
Offensively, the Jaguars have played better when playing at home this season, scoring 80.1 points per game, compared to 66.1 per game away from home.
In its last 10 games, Southern has been scoring 65.5 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 72.2 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Alabama A&M Stats, Odds & Insights
Alabama A&M has a -44 scoring differential, falling short by 1.5 points per game. It is putting up 69.6 points per game, 227th in college basketball, and is giving up 71.1 per outing to rank 209th in college basketball.
The Bulldogs’ 69.6 points per game are just 1.5 fewer than the Jaguars concede.
Alabama A&M makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (242nd in college basketball) at a 37.5% rate (32nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make, shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc.
At home the Bulldogs are putting up 72.8 points per game, 8.3 more than they are averaging on the road (64.5).
Alabama A&M is averaging 69.6 points per contest over its past 10 games, which is the same number of points it is averaging for the season.
Jaguars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brion Whitley | 31 | 11.5 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Bryson Etienne | 30 | 10.7 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| P.J. Byrd | 30 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Tyrone Lyons | 31 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Terrell Williams Jr. | 31 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Hicks | 29 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Dailin Smith | 28 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Messiah Thompson | 30 | 10.3 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Olisa Akonobi | 29 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| Omari Peek-Green | 24 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
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