PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Tigers of Texas Southern University aim to continue their winning ways Saturday when they visit Arkansas–Pine Bluff in a rematch of the 2018 SWAC Tournament championship game.
TSU has won eight of its last 11 contests against Arkansas–Pine Bluff dating back to the 2013-14 season. The Golden Lions swept the 2018 regular-season series between the two teams, but TSU got its revenge when the Tigers defeated Arkansas–Pine Bluff 84-69 in the championship game of last season's SWAC Tournament.
Game 19
Texas Southern Tigers at Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Saturday, Jan. 26 • 7:30 p.m. • Pine Bluff, Ark. • H.O. Clemmons Arena
Listen (KTSU 90.9 FM
Game Notes:
High-scoring Tigers
The Tigers lead the Southwestern Athletic Conference in scoring, averaging 77.3 points per game. Against the SWAC, TSU is averaging 79.8 points per contest.
Hold on to the ball
The Tigers are one of three teams in the SWAC who have turned the ball over fewer times than their opponents. TSU's 1.06 turnover margin per game ranks second to Prairie View A&M (4.28).
Combs over double-digits …
Jeremy Combs has scored in double-figures in nine of his last 10 games, and posted three double-doubles during that span. Over his last 10 games, Combs is averaging 14.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per contest.
… and dominating the offensive glass
Jeremy Combs' 3.67 offensive rebounds per game leads the SWAC and is tied for 10th in the nation. Combs is in a three-way tie for 10th in the category with Jeromy Rodriguez of East Tennessee State, and Zion Williamson of Duke.
Jones heating up
John Jones has scored in double-figures in each of his last five games. During that span, the sophomore from Baton Rouge, La., has averaged 15.4 points per contest and shot 51.2 percent (21 of 41) from 3-point range.
Courtesy: TSU Athletics
TSU has won eight of its last 11 contests against Arkansas–Pine Bluff dating back to the 2013-14 season. The Golden Lions swept the 2018 regular-season series between the two teams, but TSU got its revenge when the Tigers defeated Arkansas–Pine Bluff 84-69 in the championship game of last season's SWAC Tournament.
Game 19
Texas Southern Tigers at Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Saturday, Jan. 26 • 7:30 p.m. • Pine Bluff, Ark. • H.O. Clemmons Arena
Listen (KTSU 90.9 FM
Game Notes:
High-scoring Tigers
The Tigers lead the Southwestern Athletic Conference in scoring, averaging 77.3 points per game. Against the SWAC, TSU is averaging 79.8 points per contest.
Hold on to the ball
The Tigers are one of three teams in the SWAC who have turned the ball over fewer times than their opponents. TSU's 1.06 turnover margin per game ranks second to Prairie View A&M (4.28).
Combs over double-digits …
Jeremy Combs has scored in double-figures in nine of his last 10 games, and posted three double-doubles during that span. Over his last 10 games, Combs is averaging 14.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per contest.
… and dominating the offensive glass
Jeremy Combs' 3.67 offensive rebounds per game leads the SWAC and is tied for 10th in the nation. Combs is in a three-way tie for 10th in the category with Jeromy Rodriguez of East Tennessee State, and Zion Williamson of Duke.
Jones heating up
John Jones has scored in double-figures in each of his last five games. During that span, the sophomore from Baton Rouge, La., has averaged 15.4 points per contest and shot 51.2 percent (21 of 41) from 3-point range.
Courtesy: TSU Athletics