DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Shawntrez Davis posted his 13th double-double of the season and Brandon Tabb led all scorers with 25 points, but Bethune-Cookman dropped a tough 86-80 decision to North Carolina A&T State Monday night at Historic Moore Gymnasium.

BCU (17-13, 11-4) still has a chance to claim a share of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular season title, but sits in a five-way tie for first that includes NC A&T (18-12, 11-4).

BCU went on a 10-0 run in the second half to take a 53-51 advantage on a Tabb lay-up at the 14:58 mark, but the visitors answered shortly after and an 11-0 Aggie burst put NC A&T up, 70-59, with 9:39 to play. 

The Wildcats eventually cut the lead down to a basket on a Jeff Altidort runner with 25 seconds remaining. The Aggies held the 'Cats off the nets though for the remainder of the game and two Kameron Langley free throws with 12 seconds to go sealed the game.

BCU shot 27-65 from the floor and 3-19 from three, but connected on 23 of 37 free throws. Fouls played a huge role in the game as both teams saw some of the their key players coming into the game play only limited minutes. A&T collected 22 fouls and one technical, while BCU was stopped for 25 fouls and a technical.

The Aggies were 23-25 at the line, 30-70 from the floor, and 3-17 from distance. Davis McGowens led the Aggies with 23 points and 11 rebounds. A&T won the battle of the boards, 48-37, and 17 offensive rebounds led to 16 second chance points. 

Bethune-Cookman finishes its home schedule 10-3 at Historic Moore Gymnasium and 6-2 in MEAC play. The Wildcats, who saw a five-game win streak come to a close, conclude their regular season Thursday, Mar. 1 at Florida A&M. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.