The Alcorn State Braves and Clemson Tigers face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Littlejohn Coliseum. Make sure to read our Alcorn State vs Clemson Prediction.

Alcorn State’s Defense is a Problem

Alcorn State comes into this game with only one win and the biggest issue for this team has been with the defense. In the last game against UT Arlington, Alcorn State gave up 82 points and they ended up losing by 13 points. Two games ago against TCU the defense really struggled giving up 93 points. Alcorn State on the season is averaging 69.1 points while their defense is giving up 84.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 347th and they are going to need to be better here. Jeremiah Kendall is having a huge season averaging 16.8 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the field. 

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Is Clemson a March Madness Contender? 

Clemson has gotten out to perfect start and last Sunday they picked up another big win. Clemson scored 85 points against Boise State and they ended up winning by 16 points. Joseph Girad III had a strong game putting up 24 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Clemson on the season is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 66.3 points per game. In this game, Clemson needs to try and run up the score and put on a show against a terrible defensive team. 

Shane’s Free Pick

Clemson is going to win this game in blowout fashion. Alcorn State is giving up 84.4 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend again in this game. Clemson is going to score 90 or 95 points here and that will be enough for the Tigers to pick up another blowout victory. Back Clemson against the spread here.