Florida A&M Rattlers @ Howard Bison
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
FAMU | 47 | 40 | 87 |
HOW | 35 | 48 | 83 |
Melton scores career-high 27, Florida A&M tops Howard 87-83
WASHINGTON -- Rod Melton Jr. matched his career high with 27 points as Florida A&M defeated Howard 87-83 on Saturday.
DJ Jones had 12 points for Florida A&M (6-12, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Conference). Nasir Core added 12 points. MJ Randolph had 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Florida A&M led 47-35 at halftime but Howard made a strong push and led 58-51 with 13:54 remaining. Melton hit a jumper for 65-63 FAMU lead near the eight minute mark and the Rattlers did not trail again.
Charles Williams had 21 points for the Bison (2-19, 0-6), whose losing streak reached nine games. Nate Garvey added 16 points. Wayne Bristol Jr. had 13 points.
Florida A&M plays at Norfolk State on Monday. Howard also plays on Monday, at Coppin State.
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2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 10-3 | - | 13-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 8-5 | 2 | 15-11 |
| Southern | 8-5 | 2 | 12-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-5 | 2 | 11-15 |
| Jackson State | 8-5 | 2 | 9-17 |
| Florida A&M | 7-6 | 3 | 10-14 |
| Texas Southern | 7-6 | 3 | 9-15 |
| Alabama State | 6-7 | 4 | 9-17 |
| Grambling | 5-7 | 4.5 | 11-14 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-8 | 5 | 10-16 |
| Alcorn State | 5-8 | 5 | 6-19 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-12 | 9.5 | 1-25 |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 7-3 | - | 17-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Morgan State | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Norfolk State | 6-4 | 1 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina State | 4-4 | 2 | 6-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-6 | 3 | 8-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-6 | 3 | 6-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-9 | 6 | 6-19 |
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