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Tillmon scores 22, leads Florida A&M over Alabama A&M

Rattlers 77, Bulldogs 71
Florida A M Purdue Basketball
Posted at 9:28 AM, Feb 21, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-21 09:28:56-05

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Tillmon scored 22 points as Florida A&M beat Alabama A&M 77-71 on Monday night.

Tillmon added five rebounds and three steals for the Rattlers (7-19, 5-10 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dimingus Stevens hit four 3-pointers and scored 17. Noah Meren had 14 points.

Olisa Akonobi, Garrett Hicks and Lorenzo Downey all scored 13 for the Bulldogs (12-16, 8-7). Akonobi added 10 rebounds and Hicks snagged seven.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Florida A&M hosts Grambling, while Alabama A&M visits Alabama State.

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