Moton's 17 help Grambling knock off Alabama A&M 74-73
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Tra'Michael Moton's 17 points helped Grambling defeat Alabama A&M 74-73 on Thursday night.
Moton also added six steals for the Tigers (17-13, 14-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jalen Johnson shot 3 of 4 from the field and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line to add 14 points. Jourdan Smith had 13 points and shot 4 of 7 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line. It was the sixth win in a row for the Tigers.
Omari Peek-Green led the Bulldogs (9-21, 8-9) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, four assists and three steals. Cameron Tucker added 10 points and two steals for Alabama A&M. Chad Moodie finished with nine points.
Both teams play on Saturday. Grambling visits Alabama State and Alabama A&M hosts Southern.
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2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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