The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (11-15, 8-5 SWAC) face the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (9-17, 5-8 SWAC) in a high-stakes conference battle this Saturday in Huntsville. Fresh off Anthony Bryant’s career-high 31-point performance against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the Bulldogs aim to leverage their home-court momentum against a Wildcats squad vying for SWAC dominance.
Alabama A&M leads the SWAC in offensive rebounds (12.4 per game), anchored by Chad Moodie’s 2.0 offensive boards nightly. Bethune-Cookman, meanwhile, ranks fifth in total rebounds (32.0 per game), with Reggie Ward Jr. averaging 8.2. The Wildcats’ defense allows 73.2 points per game – a critical factor against a Bulldogs offense averaging 76.2 points.
Key stats to watch:
- Alabama A&M scores 3.0 more points per game than Bethune-Cookman’s defense typically allows.
- Bethune-Cookman’s offense trails Alabama A&M’s defensive average by 11.5 points (68.6 vs 80.1).
Top performers include Bryant (14.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG) and Trey Thomas (16.2 PPG) for Bethune-Cookman. Over their last 10 games, the Bulldogs average 77.4 points but allow 80.4, while the Wildcats shoot 48.0% from the field.
Saturday’s matchup could pivot on Alabama A&M’s rebounding aggression versus Bethune-Cookman’s efficient shooting,notes AP’s analysis.
With a -2.5 point spread and 150.5 over/under, this SWAC clash promises strategic depth. Will Alabama A&M’s home advantage tip the scales, or can Bethune-Cookman’s balanced roster secure a decisive road win?