TALLAHASSEE, Fla --The Florida A&M men's basketball team kept Alabama State to just 15 percent from deep in a 3-for-20 shooting performance on the way to a 73-65 victory over the Hornets at home Saturday.

The Rattlers (5-20, 3-11) had three players score in double figures, led by Keith Lamar, who had 22 points and two blocks. Shannon Grant added 15 points and six rebounds and Jalen Speer helped out with 12 points.

Florida A&M did a great job disrupting Alabama State shots in the contest, coming away with six blocks. Matthew Webster led the way individually for the Rattlers with two rejections.

How It Happened

Florida A&M started out the scoring by going on an 8-0 run, culminating in a three from Morrell Schramm, to take an early lead with 17:35 left in the first half. The Rattlers then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 32-26.

Florida A&M narrowed its deficit to 44-42 before going on a 10-0 run, finished off by Lamar's jumper, to seize a 52-44 lead with 8:11 to go in the contest. The Rattlers held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 73-65 win.

Game Notes

» The Rattlers held the Hornets to only 31.5 percent shooting from the field.
» Florida A&M had a stellar day defensively, holding Alabama State to 15 percent from beyond the arc on 20 attempts.
» The Rattlers were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording six blocks as a team.
» Keith Lamar led the Rattlers with a game-high 22 points.
» Florida A&M got a team-high eight rebounds from Jordan Chatman.

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