Alabama A&M (5-13) Takes On Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-19)

Filed under Game Preview on February 3rd, 2012

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It will be an opportunity for glory for the Bulldogs at K.L. Johnson Complex on Saturday as Arkansas-Pine Bluff welcomes Alabama A&M in SWAC action. Tip-off is at 8:00 EST.

Alabama A&M is 6th in the conference and Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 9th. Both teams continue to jockey for position. The Bulldogs boast a record of 5-13 overall as well as 3-6 in the SWAC. The Golden Lions have a 3-19 record with a 2-7 record in the conference. Alabama A&M has a road record of 1-11 while Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 2-2 at home. The Bulldogs are ranked #341 in the RPI and the Golden Lions are ranked #340.

Alabama A&M has played Arkansas-Pine Bluff already, and beat them 65-62 on January 7th. Last year, the Bulldogs had a record of 1-1 on the Golden Lions. In four seasons, Alabama A&M has a record of 2-8 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, including 0-2 at K.L. Johnson Complex.

• More violent crime happens per capita in Pine Bluff so be careful if you visit (when compared to Huntsville (according to the FBI).
• The Alabama A&M basketball team finishes what they start, with a better graduation rate than Arkansas-Pine Bluff (50% vs 38%).
• At least you keep showing up. Alabama A&M has an average margin of victory of 14 over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 15 wins since 1998.
• More property crime happens per capita in Pine Bluff so you better protect your valuables if you visit (when compared to Huntsville -- according to the FBI).

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