Diawara lifts Stetson over Bethune-Cookman 72-67
DELAND, Fla. -- Mahamadou Diawara had a season-high 22 points plus 10 rebounds, including two free throws in the final seconds of the game to allow Stetson to post a 72-67 win over Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday night.
The Wildcats got within three points, 70-67 on two free throws from Isaiah Bailey with :19 left. Diawara answered by hitting the first of two free throws with :13 remaining. Bailey missed a 3 and Diawara pulled down the rebound, drew a foul and hit the first of two free throws to set the final score.
Christiaan Jones had 16 points and six rebounds for Stetson (5-5).
Malik Maitland had 16 points for the Wildcats (5-4). Leon Redd added 13 points. Isaiah Bailey had 11 rebounds.
Stetson faces VMI on the road on Saturday. Bethune-Cookman takes on Jacksonville on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Freddie Williams
- Michael Husted
- Steven Anderson
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 8-0 | - | 13-8 |
| Texas Southern | 7-1 | 1 | 10-11 |
| Jackson State | 6-2 | 2 | 6-15 |
| Florida A&M | 5-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 3 | 8-13 |
| Alabama State | 4-4 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 4 | 4-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Grambling | 3-5 | 5 | 6-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-6 | 5.5 | 4-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-8 | 7.5 | 3-19 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-8 | 8 | 3-18 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-2 | - | 13-10 |
| North Alabama | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Lipscomb | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Queens University | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Jacksonville | 7-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| North Florida | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Stetson | 5-5 | 3 | 7-16 |
| Austin Peay | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-8 | 6 | 6-17 |
| West Georgia | 2-8 | 6 | 4-19 |
| Bellarmine | 0-10 | 8 | 3-20 |
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