Alabama State University Athletics

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State University men’s and women’s basketball teams host Southwestern Athletic Conference rival Alabama A&M for a basketball doubleheader Saturday at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The Lady Hornets’ game tips off at 3 p.m. followed by the men’s contest at 5 p.m.

The Lady Hornets enter Saturday’s tilt at 6-7 overall, 3-1 in SWAC action and riding a current three-game win streak. ASU’s last two home victories have both been decided in the closing seconds. The Lady Bulldogs are 7-6 this season with a 3-1 SWAC record.

On the men’s side, ASU (5-10, 2-2 SWAC) hopes to build on its 75-73 overtime victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Monday night. Alabama A&M comes into Saturday’s meeting at 4-8 overall and 1-3 in SWAC play. The Hornets are 4-1 at home this season while the Bulldogs have gone 0-6 on the road.

Tickets for all ASU home games can be purchased at the Acadome ticket office. Both the men’s and women’s games will also be carried live on the radio on WVAS (90.7 FM).