MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the home stretch of the conference season, the Wildcats grabbed their tenth SWAC win with a 70-68 win, Monday night at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.



FIRST HALF

The Wildcats (13-15, 10-5 SWAC) started strong again as a Jesus Carralero Martin block and three pointer made it a 10-4 lead through the first seven minutes of play.

Alabama State (13-15, 9-6 SWAC) found an offensive footing, moving to within one point at 19-18 on a TJ Madlock three just past the 10-minute mark of the first half. 

B-CU quickly rebounded with a 9-2 run to make it a 29-20 game with five to play in the half. 

An immediate 11-2 Alabama State run tied things up at 31-31 with just a minute until the half. A B-CU turnover led to another Madlock jumper that put the Hornets in front, 33-31 as the two teams headed to the locker room.

SECOND HALF

Seven straight B-CU points out of the half put the Cats back on top, 37-33. That lead grew to eight as a Daniel Rouzan jumpshot made it 47-39 with 14 minutes to play.

The Hornets tied things again with nine to play after a 10-2 run, as Tyler Mack's steal and score knotted things at 49-49. 

The two teams traded buckets for over five minutes, with the Hornets leading by as many as four with under five remaining. 

Six straight points for Thomas made it a four-point Cat lead with 90 seconds left. 

The Hornets had a chance to go ahead with two seconds remaining, but the Wildcats were credited with the board, and Trey Thomas put things away at the free throw line as B-CU held on, 70-68.

• The Wildcats have won double-digit conference games in back-to-back seasons. With three games remaining, they have a chance to surpass their 11-7 record a season ago - their best finish as members of the SWAC.
• Trey Thomas led the way with 23 points. his 22nd double-digit scoring effort of the season and eighth game with 20+
• Kalil Camara was the only other Wildcat with double-figures - he scored 10.
• Daniel Rouzan and Reggie Ward Jr. grabbed eight boards apiece. 
• B-CU out-rebounded the Hornets 42-27. 
• Alabama State scored 27 points off B-CU turnovers and 21 points on the fast break. 

Only three games remain for B-CU on the 2025 regular season, beginning with a Saturday game against Southern. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. on March 1. 

Admission is free with a student ID, with general admission tickets starting at $10. The game will also be streamed live for free at YouTube.com/CatEyeNetwork. 

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