Smith's 15 lead Alabama A&M past Florida A&M 73-61

Published Feb. 3, 2024 8:17 p.m. ET

Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — 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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