Alcorn State vs. Alabama State: 2026 SWAC Tournament Prediction and Odds The 11th-seeded Alcorn State Braves will face the 10th-seeded Alabama State Hornets in the first round of the 2026 SWAC Tournament on Monday afternoon. The game, set for 2 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Ga., pits two teams with similar records against each other. Alcorn State enters the matchup with an 8-22 overall record and a 7-11 mark in the SWAC, while Alabama State carries a 10-21 record and a 7-11 conference slate. Both teams have struggled in recent weeks, with Alcorn State losing three of its last four games and Alabama State dropping two in a row. Alcorn State’s recent performance includes an 83-48 loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff in its regular-season finale, while Alabama State fell to Grambling State 65-63 on the same day. Despite their current struggles, both teams have historical ties to the SWAC Tournament. Alcorn State last claimed the tournament title in 2002, and Alabama State won the championship in 2025. The matchup is expected to be competitive, with Alabama State carrying a 6.5-point advantage in the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for total points scored is set at 142.5. SportsLine’s Projection Model, which has demonstrated strong accuracy in college basketball predictions, has simulated the game 10,000 times. The model’s analysis suggests Alabama State is favored to win, but the outcome remains uncertain. The model projects Alabama State to score 146 combined points, with three players expected to reach double digits. Asjon Anderson, Alabama State’s leading scorer, is projected to tally 14.3 points, while Alcorn State’s Tycen McDaniels is predicted to contribute 12.5 points.#alcorn_state #alabama_state #swac_tournament #gateway_center_arena #college_park_ga
