| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCU | 28 | 39 | 67 |
| FAMU | 24 | 30 | 54 |
Maitland, Pope team to lead Bethune-Cookman to victory
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Malik Maitland and Cletrell Pope scored 20 points each and Bethune-Cookman defeated Florida A&M 67-54 on Saturday.
Maitland added seven assists and four steals while Pope grabbed 12 rebounds for his 19th double-double this season. The Wildcats (13-15, 8-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) led 28-24 at halftime then shot 50 percent in the second half in outscoring the Rattlers (11-18, 8-6) by nine.
Justin Ravenel scored 19 points for Florida A&M, making 4 of 8 from the arc and contributing four steals.
Bethune-Cookman outscored the Rattlers 24-11 off turnovers and 32-14 in the paint in posting their 10th victory in a row over Florida A&M.
The Wildcats took the lead for good on a tip-in by Pope with 15:54 remaining.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jackie Sanders
- Mel Chettum
- Anwar Rasheed
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 15-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 16-15 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alcorn State | 11-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Florida A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| 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 |
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