Kendley, Carr score 67; Morgan State tops Florida A&M, 87-68
BALTIMORE -- Tiwian Kendley and Phillip Carr combined to score 67 of Morgan State's 87 points as the Bears beat Florida A&M, 87-68 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference battle on Saturday afternoon.
The victory is Morgan State's 35th in the 59-game history of the series.
Carr hit a free throw, a layup, a 3-pointer and a dunk as the Bears (6-9, 2-0) opened up a 20-5 lead over the first seven minutes of the game. Kendley hit a pair of 3s to help fuel the start.
Kendley matched his season high with 35 points on 10-of-24 shooting, including 4 of 13 from distance, and 11 of 13 from the line. Carr added a season-high 32 on 11-of-13 shooting, including 1 for 1 from deep, and 9 of 11 from the line while grabbing eight boards.
Marcus Barham led the Rattlers (2-16, 1-1) with 22 points and Desmond Williams added another 16.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Everett Summers
- Clyde Hill
- Alex Langley
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 16-18 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 19-15 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alcorn State | 11-7 | 4 | 11-21 |
| Florida A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 8 | 12-22 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-12 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-15 | 12 | 6-25 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 14 | 3-28 |
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-10 |
| South Carolina State | 11-3 | - | 20-13 |
| Delaware State | 8-6 | 3 | 16-14 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Howard | 7-7 | 4 | 12-20 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-8 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-10 | 7 | 6-24 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 2-12 | 9 | 6-25 |
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