GRAMBLING, La. –– The Florida A&M Rattlers (4-9, 1-1 SWAC) look to bounce back from a tough conference loss as they head to Grambling, Louisiana, to face the Grambling State Tigers (4-10, 1-2 SWAC).

The Rattlers aim to regain their momentum after a challenging 61-77 loss to Southern in their last outing. Florida A&M looks to bounce back and build consistency as they take on Grambling State.

Cheyenne McEvans leads FAMU in scoring (14.7 points per game, 1st in the SWAC), shooting 47.6% from the field and 40% from three-point range. The Rattlers have also gotten solid play from Sydney Hendrix, who averages 11.6 points on 45.6% shooting and leads the team in rebounds (7.2 rebounds per game). Sabou Gueye also provides offensive and to the team averaging 9.5 points shooting 46.9% 
 
Grambling State enters the matchup with a 4-10 overall record and a 1-2 mark in SWAC play, coming off a 70-52 loss to Bethune-Cookman. Grambling leads the SWAC in scoring, averaging 68.8 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per contest. Kahia Warmsley leads the offense with averaging 10.8 points per game. Alyssa Phillip (7.4 rpg) and Lydia Freeman (6.3 rpg) provide a strong presence on the boards, both ranking in the SWAC's top 10 for rebounding.

Keys for FAMU

• Find offensive rhythm - FAMU is shooting 41.5% from the field which is better than Grambling's 33.9% field goal percentage Taking high-percentage shots will be vital to capitalize on Grambling's struggles offensively.
• Take care of the basketball - FAMU averages 23.8 turnovers per game while Grambling forces 25.07 turnovers per game. Avoiding turnovers will be critical to limiting Grambling's scoring opportunities.
• Limit Grambling's bench impact- Grambling averages 30.6 bench points per game (1st in the SWAC). FAMU must contain Grambling's bench production to avoid game-changing momentum shifts.

The Rattlers will look to gain their momentum back in another conference win. Tip off is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
 
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