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Sterling Young at SMU
73
Florida A&M FAMU 0-2,0-0 SWAC
102
Winner SMU SMU 2-0,0-0 ACC
Florida A&M FAMU
0-2,0-0 SWAC
73
Final
102
SMU SMU
2-0,0-0 ACC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Florida A&M FAMU 29 44 73
SMU SMU 51 51 102

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Rattlers lose to Mustangs 102-73 in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas –– In a hard-fought matchup at SMU's Moody Coliseum, Florida A&M fell to the Mustangs with a final score of 102-73. 

The Rattlers struggled to contain SMU's offensive firepower, particularly in the paint, where the Mustangs scored 48 points and capitalized on 27 points from turnovers. Despite the outcome, Florida A&M showed flashes of resilience by increasing their second-half scoring by 15 points.

Sterling Young led the way for FAMU with 15 points, hitting 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, while Jordan Chatman added 13 points, including three 3-pointers. The Rattlers picked up their pace in the second half, improving their field goal percentage to 46.7% after a challenging first period. Bench contributions from players like Shaqir O'Neal, who tallied six points and five rebounds, kept FAMU competitive late in the game.

Though SMU maintained control for most of the game, FAMU's defense forced the Mustangs into 11 turnovers, and the Rattlers capitalized on a few fast-break opportunities, netting 11 points. Moving forward, FAMU will look to build on these positives as they prepare for their next game at Maryland on Monday, November 11, at 7 p.m. Eastern.

Game Notes
» Florida A&M found success from three point land, knocking down nine treys in the game.
» The Rattlers put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 73 percent of made field goals.
» The Florida A&M bench came alive by scoring 23 points to its scoring output.
» Florida A&M cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Sterling Young led the Rattlers with 15 points.
» Florida A&M got a team-high six rebounds from Tyler Shirley.

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