MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Byron Smith had 16 points in Florida A&M's 60-54 win against Alabama State on Saturday night.
Smith was 5 of 14 shooting, including 2 for 7 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Rattlers (6-19, 4-10 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jordan Tillmon finished 4 of 10 from the field to add 10 points. Jaylen Bates shot 3 for 8, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points, while adding 11 rebounds.
Duane Posey led the way for the Hornets (8-19, 6-8) with 14 points. Jordan O'Neal added nine points, 12 rebounds and three blocks for Alabama State. In addition, Antonio Madlock had eight points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
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Both teams play on Monday. Florida A&M visits Alabama A&M while Alabama State hosts Bethune-Cookman.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
