Thompson puts up 17 as Alabama A&M beats Alabama State 55-50

Published Feb. 25, 2023 11:09 p.m. ET

Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Messiah Thompson had 17 points in Alabama A&M's 55-50 victory over Alabama State on Saturday night.

Thompson had three steals for the Bulldogs (13-16, 9-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Garrett Hicks added 14 points while shooting 4 for 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line, and he also had seven rebounds and three steals. Olisa Akonobi recorded 10 points and finished 5 of 7 from the floor.

Roland McCoy led the Hornets (8-21, 6-10) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Jordan O'Neal added eight points, six rebounds and two steals for Alabama State. In addition, Eric Coleman Jr. finished with eight points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Alabama A&M visits Grambling while Alabama State visits Southern.

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