TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M University men's basketball team returns to the court on Saturday for Greek and Donor Appreciation Day as the Rattlers play host to rival Bethune-Cookman at 4 p.m. at the Al Lawson Center in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game, streamed live on FloSports.
 
Florida A&M (6-13 overall, 4-4 MEAC) went 1-1 last week and picked up its first conference road win of the season, defeating Howard 87-83. However, the Rattlers will enter Saturday's matchup off a 95-67 loss to Norfolk State on Monday. FAMU, which shot nearly 44 percent from the floor, but was just 60 percent from the foul line, could not slow down Norfolk State as the Spartans shot 60 percent, including 50 percent from behind the 3-point line. The Rattlers are looking to remain perfect at home as FAMU has defeated Morgan State, Coppin State and North Carolina Central at the Al Lawson Center.
 
Bethune-Cookman (10-11, 4-3) snapped a two-game losing streak on Monday with a 78-74 road win against South Carolina State. The Wildcats have won four out of their last six games and will be looking for just their fourth road victory of the season. On Monday against the Bulldogs, Bethune-Cookman shot nearly 68 percent  from the floor and an amazing 69 percent (9-for-13) from behind the 3-point line. Isaiah Bailey led three Wildcat players in double figures with 17 points.
 
ABOUT BETHUNE-COOKMAN
> The Wildcats are averaging 75.8 points per game, while its opponents are averaging 74.1 points
> BCU is shooting 43.6 percent (561-of-1287) from the field and 70.9 percent (339-of-478) from the foul line
> Isaiah Bailey leads Bethune-Cookman's offense at 15.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, followed by Cletrell Pope at 14.5 points and 11.8 boards per game
 
LAST TIME OUT
> Florida A&M is coming off a 95-67 loss on Monday to Norfolk State
> Rod Melton, Jr. led four FAMU players in double figures with 14 points
> The Rattlers shot 43.9 percent (25-of-57) from the floor and 59.1 percent (13-of-22) from the foul line
 
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
> Florida A&M defeated and stunned Iowa State, 70-68, on Dec. 31
> The win over Iowa State gave FAMU its first-ever win over a Power 5 opponent
> Florida A&M head coach Robert McCullum picked up his first signature win as Rattler head coach on Dec. 31
 
UP NEXT
After Saturday's game with Bethune-Cookman, Florida A&M will take a week off before playing host to Howard for SGA Appreciation Day on Feb. 8 at the Al Lawson Center.
 
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