GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University men's basketball team will look to keep its win streak alive as the Tigers travel on Saturday to rival Southern, followed by a trip to Alcorn State on Monday, in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play.
 
Tip-off for Saturday's game is set for 5 p.m., while Monday's tilt is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
 
Grambling State (11-11 overall, 5-4 SWAC) comes into Saturday's game with back-to-back victories over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Mississippi Valley State. The Tigers will be seeking season sweeps of Southern and Alcorn State.
 
Southern (3-19, 2-7) are riding a three-game losing streak, including a 76-64 loss to Alcorn State on Feb. 2. The Jaguars will seek their first victory since an 80-56 win against Mississippi Valley State on Jan. 21.
 
Alcorn State (7-14, 3-6) has dropped two out of its last three games. However, the Braves, who host Jackson State on Saturday, are entering the weekend off a 76-64 victory over Southern on Feb. 2.
 
ABOUT SOUTHERN
> Southern is averaging 66.7 points per game, while its opponents are averaging 78.1 points.
> The Jaguars are shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 66.5 percent from the foul line.
> Eddie Reese paces the Southern offense at 13.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, followed by Sidney Umude at 12.2 points and 5.2 boards per game.
 
ABOUT ALCORN STATE
> Alcorn State is averaging 64.9 points per game, while its opponents are averaging 69.5 points.
> The Braves are shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 68.4 percent from the foul line.
> Maurice Howard paces the Alcorn State offense at 13.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, followed by Troymain Crosby at 11.6 points and 5.1 boards game.
 
LAST TIME OUT
> Grambling State is coming off a 79-57 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday
> Axel Mpoyo posted a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Dallas Polk-Hilliard and Ivy Smith, Jr. added 20 and 18 points, respectively
> The Tigers shot 46.7 percent (28-of-60) from the floor and 77.8 percent (14-of-18) from the free-throw line
 
NOTABLES
> Ivy Smith leads the SWAC in assists per game, free-throws attempted, free-throws made and total assists
> Dallas Polk-Hilliard is second in the conference in double-doubles with six
> The Tigers lead the SWAC in 11 different categories, including total rebounds and total rebounds per game
 
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
> Grambling State surpassed the 100-point plateau in a 105-68 victory over Jarvis Christian to begin the season
> The Tigers defeated Niagara on Nov. 23 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off Classic
> Grambling State won back-to-back games over Portland and Southeastern Louisiana
> Ivy Smith, Jr. poured in 24 points, including the game-winner, in an 88-87 overtime win over Texas Southern on Jan. 19
 
PRESEASON POLL
> Grambling State was predicted to win to repeat as the SWAC regular season champion
 
GRAMBLING STATE BASKETBALL HISTORY
> Grambling State won its first SWAC regular season championship in 30 years last year
> Charles "Charlie Red) Hardnett and Willis Reed are notable alums of the basketball program
 
UP NEXT
Grambling State visits Southern on Saturday, followed by a trip to Lorman, Miss. to take on Alcorn State on Monday. The Tigers are seeking season sweeps of the Jaguars and Braves.
 
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