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Ivet Subirats vs. BCU

Women's basketball kicks off Michigan road trip at Detroit Mercy

12/20/2023 11:00:00 AM

Detroit, MI - Florida A&M women's basketball will travel to Michigan this week for back to back matchups against Detroit Mercy and the University of Michigan. The Rattlers will travel to Ann Arbor Friday, December 22 to take on the Wolverines. The Rattlers look to rebound from a 68-65 loss to South Alabama at home December 8. 


Who: Florida A&M (1-7, 0-0 SWAC) vs. Detroit Mercy (8-4, 2-0 Horizon League)

When: Thursday, December 21, at 2:00 p.m. ET

Where: Calihan Hall


Match up history

This will be the first matchup between the two schools. 


Non-conference Recap

The Rattlers have been tested early this season with a tough non-conference slate. The Rattlers opened up the season on the road against the University of Tennessee, losing to the Lady Vols 93-64. The Rattlers stayed in Tennessee for their matchup against Middle Tennessee, where they suffered a 93-48 loss. 

The Rattlers returned to the Sunshine State for their matchup against Florida. The Rattlers would fall to the Gators 92-54. The Rattlers picked up their first win of the season against Jacksonville. 

The Rattlers then traveled to Texas to take on Sam Houston - FAMU fell to the Bearkats 65-62. The Rattlers then wrapped up the road trip at the University of Houston, where they lost to the Courgars 79-59. 


Quick facts

  • Nashani Gilbert leads the Rattlers with 28 rebounds, averaging 4.0 per game.
  • Ahrianna Grizzle leads the Rattlers in scoring, averaging 17.4 points per game. 
  • Ahriahna Grizzle leads the Rattlers with 23 total assists, averaging 3.3 per game.
  • Ahriahna Grizzle leads the Rattlers with 17 steals, averaging 2.4 per game.
  • Ivet Subirats and Ahriahna Grizzle are tied 5th in SWAC in steals per game, averaging 2.1 
  • Hailee Brennen leads the Rattlers in three-point attempts and made three-pointers, going 8 of 17 thus far this season. 


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