Preview: Alabama State Hornets at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats look to solidify their position in the SWAC standings and complete a regular-season sweep when they host the Alabama State Hornets on Thursday afternoon at Moore Gymnasium. Bethune-Cookman (13-13, 8-5 SWAC) enters the matchup having dropped two straight close contests on the road, including a 91-86 loss at Jackson State on Monday. The Wildcats previously handled Alabama State (9-16, 6-7) in Montgomery just over two weeks ago, winning 69-54 on Jan. 31. A key to that victory was Wildcats guard Jakobi Heady, who scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds. Heady remains the focal point of the Wildcats’ attack, coming off a 25-point performance at Jackson State and averaging 37.4 minutes per game over his last seven contests. His consistent high-volume scoring and minutes load will be central to Bethune-Cookman’s efforts. Alabama State, meanwhile, rides a two-game winning streak after a dominant 92-55 home victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday. In that game, reserve guard R’Chaun King provided an efficient spark off the bench, scoring 13 points in just 12 minutes. King’s recent form has been variable, but his offensive burst provides a potential x-factor for a Hornets team seeking more consistent scoring. The Hornets have struggled on the road in conference play, while Bethune-Cookman has been strong at home, boasting a 6-2 record in SWAC games at Moore Gymnasium this season. A Wildcats victory would keep them in contention near the top of the league standings, while the Hornets aim to climb back to .500 in conference play and avenge their earlier loss. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST. The game is part of a critical late-season SWAC slate as teams jockey for seeding ahead of the conference tournament.