Jackson State Tigers @ Florida A&M Rattlers
Sterling Young scores 28 to help Florida A&M secure 76-71 victory over Jackson State
ByData Skrive
Feb 16, 2026, 10:14 am
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Sterling Young finished with 28 points to lead Florida A&M to a 76-71 victory over Jackson State on Saturday night.
Young shot 8 for 14 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Rattlers (11-12, 8-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Milton Matthews totaled 15 points and five rebounds. Jordan Chatman hit four 3-pointers and scored 14.
Shannon Grant led the Tigers (8-17, 8-4) with 14 points. Romelle Mansel had 10 points and six rebounds. Daeshun Ruffin also scored 10.
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Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern 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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