Mississippi State had its chances, but it couldn't keep up with the Alabama offense in an 88-84 Tide victory.
Grambling hosts the Alcorn State Braves after Kahia Warmsley scored 27 points in Grambling's 69-62 win over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will host conference opponent Alabama A&M. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.