Florida A&M Rattlers @ Alcorn State Braves
Sanders scores 17 to help Florida A&M beat Alcorn State 86-78
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 05:56 pm
LORMAN, Miss. -- — Jaquan Sanders had 17 points to guide Florida A&M to an 86-78 victory over Alcorn State on Monday night.
Sanders also had eight assists for the Rattlers (10-14, 7-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kaleb Washington totaled 15 points and six rebounds. Tyler Shirley finished 5 of 11 from the field and scored 13.
Jameel Morris led the way for the Braves (6-19, 5-8) with 15 points and seven assists. Nick Woodard added 14 points and seven rebounds, while Shane Lancaster scored 13.
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Game Information
Lorman, MS
Referee:Crystal Hogan
Referee:Luke Chittum
Referee:Jeremy Campbell
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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