1st Quarter

Florida A&M opened the game with strong offensive pressure, jumping out to an early lead behind a quick scoring run.

The Rattlers capitalized on turnovers and transition opportunities to build momentum early. Bethune-Cookman settled in late in the quarter with baskets from Tyler Butler and Sanai Tyler, but Florida A&M held a 22–14 advantage at the end of the period.

As a team, FAMU shot 62.5% in the period compared to 36.5% for B-CU.

2nd Quarter

The Wildcats began to find their rhythm in the second quarter, tightening the gap with improved ball movement and defensive stops.

Butler and Tyler helped spark the offense as Bethune-Cookman cut the deficit to just a few possessions midway through the frame.

Florida A&M responded with timely scoring of its own and carried a 37–30 lead into halftime.

3rd Quarter

Florida A&M pushed its lead back to double digits early in the third quarter, knocking down a perimeter shot and converting several key possessions.

Bethune-Cookman continued to battle behind Mya Johnson and Tyler Butler, who helped keep the Wildcats within striking distance. Despite the effort, the Rattlers maintained a 54–45 lead heading into the final quarter.

4th Quarter

Bethune-Cookman mounted its strongest push in the fourth.

A 3-pointer from Shomari Phillips and free throws from Jordan Brooks helped the Wildcats chip away at the deficit and bring the margin to single digits with under four minutes to play.

Florida A&M, however, converted at the free-throw line down the stretch to hold off the rally and secure the 66–60 win.

• Mya Johnson and Sanai Tyler eached tied their season high with 12 points to lead the Wildcats. Tyler narrowly missed out on a double-double with nine rebounds.
• Tyler Butler scored 11 points.
• Shaniya McCarthy led all scorers with 14 points.
• The Rattlers recorded 14 steals and forced 20 Wildcat turnovers.
• The two teams combined to shoot just 3-of-15 from beyond the arc.
• B-CU won the rebound battle 36-32.

The Wildcats await their opponent in the SWAC tournament, which begins on March 11 in Atlanta.