Samford takes on Alabama State after Marshall's 20-point game

Alabama State Hornets (1-3) at Samford Bulldogs (2-2)

Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Samford hosts the Alabama State Hornets after Jermaine Marshall scored 20 points in Samford's 89-72 win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Samford finished 13-3 at home a season ago while going 21-11 overall. The Bulldogs shot 45.4% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point range last season.

Alabama State finished 2-18 on the road and 8-23 overall last season. The Hornets shot 37.7% from the field and 31.1% from 3-point range last season.

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