North Carolina Central Eagles @ Florida A&M Rattlers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 17 | 40 | 57 |
FAMU | 27 | 39 | 66 |
Melton Jr. lifts Florida A&M over NC Central 66-57
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Rod Melton Jr. posted 17 points and seven rebounds as Florida A&M defeated NC Central 66-57 on Monday to remain unbeaten at home
Nasir Core had 17 points for Florida A&M (5-12, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). MJ Randolph added 12 points and nine rebounds.
C.J. Keyser had 13 points and six rebounds for the Eagles (7-12, 3-2). Deven Palmer added 12 points. Jibri Blount had 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Rattlers leveled the season series against the Eagles with the win. NC Central defeated Florida A&M 61-45 on Jan. 4.
Florida A&M takes on Howard on the road on Saturday. NC Central matches up against Delaware State at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
Referee:Jackie Sanders
Referee:Freddie Williams
Referee:Steven Anderson
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-0 | - | 8-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-1 | 1 | 7-12 |
| Norfolk State | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-12 |
| Morgan State | 3-2 | 1.5 | 7-13 |
| South Carolina State | 2-2 | 2 | 4-16 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Coppin State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 3-19 |
| Delaware State | 0-4 | 4 | 5-14 |
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 5-1 | - | 8-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-1 | - | 8-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-2 | 1 | 5-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 4-3 | 1.5 | 7-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| Southern | 3-3 | 2 | 7-12 |
| Alabama State | 3-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Texas Southern | 3-4 | 2.5 | 5-13 |
| Grambling | 2-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| Alcorn State | 2-4 | 3 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5 | 1-19 |
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