TALLAHASSEE, FL --Jordan Tillmon and Byron Smith combined to score 37 total points, but the Rattlers fell to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 67-59 at home Monday.

The Rattlers (2-10, 0-1) had two players score in double figures, led by Tillmon, who had 19 points. Smith added 18 points and six rebounds off the bench and Jaylen Bates added six points and 14 rebounds.

Florida A&M pulled down 41 rebounds in Monday's game compared to Bethune-Cookman's 31, led by Bates' 14 boards. The Rattlers also put in work on the offensive glass, turning 12 rebounds into 14 second chance points.

The Florida A&M defense held Bethune-Cookman shooters to only 38.5 percent from the field. The Rattlers also kept Kevin Davis to 4-of-14 shooting in the game.

How It Happened

After falling behind 7-2, Florida A&M went on a 7-0 run with 17:32 left in the first half to take a 9-7 lead. The Rattlers then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 29-20.

Florida A&M narrowed its deficit to 53-46 before going on a 5-0 run to shrink the deficit to 53-51 with 5:11 to go in the contest. Bethune-Cookman responded and outscored the Rattlers the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 67-59. Florida A&M got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 18 of its 39 total points.

Game Notes

» The Rattlers held the Wildcats to only 38.5 percent shooting from the field.
» Jordan Tillmon and Byron Smith carried the load for the Rattlers, accounting for 63 percent their points.
» The Florida A&M bench came alive by scoring 24 points to its scoring output.
» Florida A&M lost despite a 41-31 rebounding advantage.
» The Rattlers were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording five blocks as a team.
» Florida A&M cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 12 offensive boards in the game.
» Jordan Tillmon led the Rattlers with a game-high 19 points.
» Florida A&M got a game-high 14 rebounds from Jaylen Bates.

The Rattlers hit the road to Baton Rouge and Ruston, Louisiana this weekend as they play at Southern and Grambling State.

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