Florida A&M visits Alcorn State after Moragne's 22-point game

Published Feb. 13, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Florida A&M Rattlers (10-12, 8-4 SWAC) at Alcorn State Braves (9-14, 8-4 SWAC)

Lorman, Mississippi; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M visits the Alcorn State Braves after Bryce Moragne scored 22 points in Florida A&M's 60-56 loss to the Jackson State Tigers.

The Braves have gone 2-3 in home games. Alcorn State allows 72.0 points and has been outscored by 7.0 points per game.

The Rattlers have gone 8-4 against SWAC opponents. Florida A&M ranks sixth in the SWAC scoring 27.5 points per game in the paint led by DJ Jones averaging 1.3.

The teams square off for the second time this season in SWAC play. The Rattlers won the last meeting 70-68 on Jan. 22. MJ Randolph scored 21 points to help lead the Rattlers to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lenell Henry is averaging 8.1 points for the Braves. Keondre Montgomery is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Alcorn State.

Moragne is averaging 9.4 points and 6.9 rebounds for the Rattlers. Johnny Brown is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Florida A&M.

LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 6-4, averaging 71.2 points, 31.1 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.0 points per game.

Rattlers: 8-2, averaging 66.4 points, 30.5 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 4.9 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.6 points.

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