Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Florida A&M Rattlers
Florida A&M takes down Bethune-Cookman 81-77
ByData Skrive
Mar 6, 2026, 01:45 pm
TALLLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Jaquan Sanders' 18 points helped Florida A&M defeat Bethune-Cookman 81-77 on Thursday.
Sanders had seven rebounds for the Rattlers (14-15, 11-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Tyler Shirley shot 5 of 11 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to add 17 points. Antonio Baker finished with 14 points.
Jakobi Heady finished with 19 points and two steals for the Wildcats (17-14, 14-4). Bethune-Cookman also got 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench from Ariel Bland. Quentin Heady also had 13 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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