HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama A&M (0-4, 0-0 SWAC) men's basketball ushers in a new era after nearly 50 years as they christen the brand new, State-of-the-Art, 6,000-seat Event Center with a first-ever meeting with Louisiana Tech (2-2, 0-0 C-USA) on Wednesday, November 23. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.
A&M enters into its new home following an 89-83 defeat at the hands of Norfolk State (11/19), another first-time opponent, while La Tech snapped a two-game skid with a 79-58 victory over Louisiana Monroe (11/21) last time out.
ALL-TIME SERIES
The move to a brand new building will not be the only new thing on this night as it will also be the first ever meeting between the programs.
MEDIA
Fans will be able to follow all of the action with
live stats and
live video. Additionally, full postgame coverage of all the action will be available on
www.AAMUSports.com, the official online home of Alabama A&M Athletics, following the final horn.
NOTE
The game will mark the beginning of a new era, following nearly 50 years in venerable Elmore Gymnasium, which saw its last games on November 17.
Scouting The Alabama A&M University Bulldogs
Record: 0-4, 0-0 SWAC
Last Time Out: L, 89-83 vs. Norfolk State on November 19
Streak: Five Losses
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Garrett Hicks – 16.3 ppg
Rebounding: Brandon Powell – 4.5 rpg
Assists: Messiah Thompson,
Cameron Tucker – 2.8 apg
Steals: Garrett Hicks – 1.8 spg
Blocks: Olisa Blaise Akonobi – 1.3 bpg
Field Goal Percentage: Dailin Smith – .485
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Garrett Hicks – .481
Free Throw Percentage: Dailin Smith – .667
Team Statistics
Scoring: 74.8
Rebounding: 33.5
Assists: 14.3
Steals: 9.0
Blocks: 3.5
Field Goal Percentage: .415
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .358
Free Throw Percentage: .600
Scouting The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Record: 2-2, 0-0 C-USA
Last Time Out: W, 79-58 vs. Louisiana Monroe on November 21
Streak: One Win
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Cobe Williams – 19.3 ppg
Rebounding: Keaston Willis – 4.8 rpg
Assists: Jordan Crawford – 3.8 apg
Steals: Isaiah Crawford – 2.5 spg
Blocks: Isaiah Crawford, Kenny Hunter, Dravon Mangum – 0.3 bpg
Field Goal Percentage: Cobe Williams – .576
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Keaston Willis – .360
Free Throw Percentage: Keaston Willis – 1.000
Team Statistics
Scoring: 75.0
Rebounding: 32.0
Assists: 12.8
Steals: 8.8
Blocks: 0.8
Field Goal Percentage: .464
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .344
Free Throw Percentage: .847
