McSwiggin leads Portland over Florida A&M 54-39
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Josh McSwiggan scored 16 points with four 3-pointers on Friday night and Portland led by double digits for the final 16 minutes in a 54-39 win over Florida A&M.
The Pilots (7-7) took control with 11 straight points to close the first half with a 29-18 lead. After the Rattlers (3-11) cut the deficit to eight early in second half, McSwiggin's 3-pointer made it 35-24, sparking a 10-0 run. Portland led by double digits the rest of the way.
Marcus Shaver Jr. was 3 of 6 from 3-point range and added 13 points for the Pilots. JoJo Walker scored 12 points and Franklin Porter grabbed 11 rebounds for Portland, which was 10 of 25 from 3-point range.
Nasir Core and M.J. Randolph had 10 points each for the Rattlers, who lost their fourth in a row and 11th of the last 12.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy McCall
- Donn Berdahl
- Deldre Carr
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-13 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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