Florida A&M Rattlers @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs
| 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
Huntsville, AL
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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