ITTA BENA, MS --The Florida A&M women's basketball team rallied from a 42-40 deficit after the third quarter to take down the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 62-55 on the road Monday.

The Rattlers (3-13, 2-3) had two players score in double figures, led by Ahriahna Grizzle, who had 23 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Olivia Delancy tacked on 14 points and two steals and Hailee Brennen added nine points, three steals and two blocks.

Florida A&M out-rebounded Mississippi Valley State 41-33 in Monday's game, paced by nine boards from Ivet Subirats. The Rattlers also collected 18 offensive rebounds and scored 15 second chance points.

The Florida A&M defense was a problem in Monday's game, forcing 23 Mississippi Valley State turnovers while committing 16. Those takeaways turned into 21 points on the other end of the floor. Brennen's three steals led the way individually for the Rattlers.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 4-3 advantage, Florida A&M went on a 5-0 run with 8:12 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Brennen, to increase its lead to 9-3. The Rattlers then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 14-9 advantage. Florida A&M relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down two shots to account for six of its 14 points.

The Rattlers surrendered their lead in the second quarter and entered halftime with the score tied 24-24. Florida A&M dominated in the paint, scoring 10 of its 10 points close to the basket.

After intermission, Mississippi Valley State snatched a 31-26 lead before Florida A&M answered back by going on a 5-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Grizzle, to tie things up at 31 with 6:28 to go in the third. The Rattlers could not advance their rally further as the Delta Devils took a 42-40 lead into the fourth quarter. Florida A&M played well near the basket, scoring eight of its 16 points in the paint.

Florida A&M kept the Delta Devils from increasing their lead before going on a 10-0 run, finished off by Subirats' layup, to seize a 52-44 lead with 4:33 to go in the contest. The Delta Devils narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Rattlers still cruised the rest of the way for the 62-55 win. Florida A&M pulled down four offensive rebounds to score six second chance points out of 22 total in the period

Game Notes

» The Rattlers rallied from a two-point 42-40 third quarter deficit to pick up the win.
» Florida A&M had a 41-33 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Florida A&M defense forced 23 turnovers.
» 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 18 offensive boards in the game.
» Ahriahna Grizzle led the Rattlers with a game-high 23 points.
» Florida A&M got a game-high nine rebounds from Ivet Subirats.
 

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