DAYTONA BEACH - Strong individual performances from
Tyler Andrews and
Arterio Morris helped Bethune-Cookman open SWAC play with a gritty 87-83 win over Florida A&M at Moore Gymnasium.
1st Half
Bethune-Cookman (4-10, 1-0) had a standout performance offensively during the first, shooting 61.3% and scoring 48 points. The Rattlers (3-9, 0-1) trailed for all but 48 seconds in the half, as they struggled to contain
Tyler Andrews.
Andrews finished with 14 first-half points, finding success from both inside and outside the arc. He also had two assists and five rebounds to help his team grab a double-digit advantage.
2nd Half
Florida A&M staged a furious comeback in the second half, eventually taking back the lead with 11:32 remaining. The Wildcats could not replicate their first half success from the field, particularly struggling from three-point range (2-for-11).
The Rattlers made several key three-pointers to put the pressure on B-CU late. But the Wildcats were able to retake the lead and hold off FAMU thanks to some strong defense and shooting from the free-throw line.
Arterio Morris picked up the slack offensively in the second, scoring 15 points and making key baskets late to complete the win.
- Tyler Andrews and Arterio Morris both finished with 20+ scoring nights, marking the first time this season that B-CU finished with multiple 20 point scorers.
- Jaquan Sanders led the Rattlers with 22 points.
- The Rattlers shot 40.9% from three-point range.
- B-CU shot 26-for-34 (76.5%) from the charity stripe.
- The Wildcats led for 33:59 in the game.
Bethune-Cookman will look to keep it rolling at Moore Gymnasium against Grambling next Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
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