North Alabama Lions @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Soucie, Ortiz lift North Alabama over Alabama A&M 84-76
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Will Soucie and Daniel Ortiz both scored 18 points as North Alabama beat Alabama A&M 84-76 on Thursday.
Soucie also contributed five rebounds for the Lions (2-0). Ortiz was 6 of 16 shooting, including 5 for 9 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line to add 18 points. KJ Johnson was 5 of 8 shooting and 1 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Garrett Hicks led the way for the Bulldogs (0-1) with 18 points and two steals. EJ Williams added 13 points, six rebounds and five assists for Alabama A&M. In addition, Messiah Thompson had 12 points, four assists and two steals.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Monday. North Alabama hosts Blue Mountain (MS) and Alabama A&M visits Tennessee State.
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Game Information
Normal, AL
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
Referee:Donta Carter
Referee:Connor Penn
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 9-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Lipscomb | 8-2 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 7-2 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Queens University | 7-3 | 2 | 12-11 |
| West Georgia | 4-6 | 5 | 10-12 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 4-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Bellarmine | 4-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Jacksonville | 4-6 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Stetson | 4-6 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-7 | 6 | 7-16 |
| North Florida | 3-7 | 6 | 5-18 |
| North Alabama | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 8-1 | - | 11-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 5-3 | 2.5 | 8-13 |
| Grambling | 4-3 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Alabama A&M | 5-4 | 3 | 12-10 |
| Southern | 5-4 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Florida A&M | 5-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Jackson State | 5-4 | 3 | 6-16 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Alabama State | 4-5 | 4 | 7-15 |
| Texas Southern | 4-5 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Alcorn State | 3-6 | 5 | 4-17 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-8 | 7.5 | 1-21 |
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