| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMU | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| AAMU | 30 | 43 | 73 |
Smith's 15 lead Alabama A&M past Florida A&M 73-61
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Dailin Smith's 15 points helped Alabama A&M defeat Florida A&M 73-61 on Saturday night.
Smith shot 4 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (4-17, 3-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Cameron Tucker scored 12 points and added three steals. Lorenzo Downey shot 3 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding six rebounds and four steals. The Bulldogs snapped a five-game slide.
The Rattlers (4-15, 2-6) were led in scoring by Jalen Speer, who finished with 22 points and six assists. Florida A&M also got 12 points and eight rebounds from Shannon Grant. In addition, Jordan Chatman finished with six points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Both teams play again on Monday. Alabama A&M hosts Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M travels to play Alabama State.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
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 |
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