BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State comes into the matchup against UT Martin after losing four in a row. The Hornets are 1-0 on their home court. Alabama State is ninth in the SWAC with 26.2 points per game in the paint led by Amarr Knox averaging 6.0.

Walker 2-5 1-2 5, Okon 2-5 3-4 7, Hines 7-12 0-1 17, Knox 7-14 8-9 23, Mack 6-10 0-0 17, Octave 4-8 0-2 10, Simpson 7-13 0-0 20, Fulcher 1-4 1-2 3, Bass 0-1 1-2 1, Keago 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-72 14-22 103.

UT Martin comes into a matchup against Alabama State as losers of six road games in a row. Wednesday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads.

The UT Martin Skyhawks had a round 2 matchup against Montana State on Saturday. The Skyhawks got off to a rough start going scoreless in the first quarter and giving up 14 points. However, in the second quarter they started to get into a rhythm forcing multiple 3 and outs and scoring their first touchdown of the game.

After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, Alabama State looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UT Martin 48-32. Alabama State entered the contest with four straight losses and they're well on their way to making it five.