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65
Jacksonville JVille 5-7,0-0 ASUN
72
Winner Florida A&M FAMU 3-5,0-0 SWAC
Jacksonville JVille
5-7,0-0 ASUN
65
Final
72
Florida A&M FAMU
3-5,0-0 SWAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Jacksonville JVille 33 32 65
Florida A&M FAMU 47 25 72

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Florida A&M wins rebound battle in 72-65 victory against Jacksonville

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --The Florida A&M men's basketball team out-rebounded the Jacksonville Dolphins 32-29 on the way to a 72-65 victory at home Wednesday. It's the program's first win against an NCAA Division I team this season.

The Rattlers (3-5) had four players score in double figures, led by Antonio Baker, who had 17 points and three steals. Tyler Shirley added 15 points and six rebounds and Jaquan Sanders chipped in as well with 13 points.

Florida A&M grabbed 32 rebounds in Wednesday's game compared to Jacksonville's 29, led by Miles Ndalama's six boards.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 21-16 advantage, Florida A&M went on a 9-0 run with 10:22 left in the first half to increase its lead to 30-16. The Rattlers then maintained that lead and entered halftime with a 47-33 advantage.

The Rattlers then held on for the victory in the second half. Florida A&M got out on the break in the period, scoring five fast break points.

Game Notes

» Florida A&M never trailed on the way to a 72-65 victory.
» Florida A&M had a 32-29 edge on the boards in the win.
» Antonio Baker led the Rattlers with 17 points.
» Florida A&M got six rebounds from both Miles Ndalama and Tyler Shirley.
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