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TALLAHASSEE, FlA. —The Florida A&M men’s basketball team held Alcorn State to just 20 percent from beyond the arc in a 3-for-15 shooting performance on the way to a 66-58 win against the Braves at home Saturday.
The Rattlers (8-9, 5-1) had three players score in double figures, led by Miles Ndalama, who had 17 points, three steals and three blocks. Jaquan Sandersadded 13 points and seven assists and Antonio Baker helped out with 11 points and two blocks off the bench.
Florida A&M grabbed 32 rebounds in Saturday’s game compared to Alcorn State’s 26, led by six boards from Tyler Shirley.
Florida A&M’s defense held Alcorn State to only 20 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The Braves did not have much luck cleaning up their misses on the offensive glass either, as they finished with eight offensive rebounds and managed five second chance points.
How It Happened
After falling behind 18-13, Florida A&M went on a 5-0 run with 8:48 left in the first half to tie the game at 18. Alcorn State then pulled ahead, sending the Rattlers into halftime down 30-29.
Alcorn State kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 49-42 advantage before Florida A&M went on a 10-0 run, finished off by Sanders’ three, to seize a 52-49 lead with 7:48 to go in the contest. The Rattlers kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 66-58 win. Florida A&M took care of business in the paint, recording 20 of its 37 points in the lane.
Game Notes» The Rattlers put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 72 percent of made baskets.
» Florida A&M had a great day defensively, holding Alcorn State to 20 percent from three point land on 15 attempts.
» Florida A&M had a 32-26 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Florida A&M defense forced 17 turnovers.
» The Rattlers were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying seven blocks as a team.
» Miles Ndalama led the Rattlers with 17 points.
» Florida A&M got six rebounds from both Tyler Shirley and Micah Octave.
