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Bethune-Cookman broke their streak of three consecutive losses, defeating Alabama State in a 64-62 contest on Saturday evening at Moore Gymnasium. The Wildcats went into halftime with a 10-point lead. Despite being outscored 38-30 in the second half, they were able to fend off the Hornets and hold on for the win.
Marcus Garrett scored 19 points to lead the way for Bethune-Cookman. As a team, the Wildcats shot 39% from the field, 30% from behind the arc, and 81% from the free throw line. The advanced stats told a similar story, as the team put up 1.01 points per possession on 50% true shooting.
Isaiah Range recorded 18 points and five rebounds to lead the way for Alabama State. The Hornets went 24-of-57 from the field in this one, including 6-of-17 from the three-point line. That netted out to an average of 1 points per possession, which wasn’t enough to win.
Both teams face their next test on January 31. Bethune-Cookman gets a chance to end Alabama A&M’s winning streak, while Alabama State faces a Florida A&M squad recovering from a loss of its own. The Wildcats will look to earn another win on their home court. On the other side, the Hornets will hit the road once again.
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