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Alabama A&M narrowly defeated Grambling State on Monday evening in a riveting 57-53 affair. The Bulldogs went into halftime leading with a slight one-point lead. They were able to extend that lead over the final 20 minutes, as they outscored the Lady Tigers 28-25 in the second half.
Amiah Simmons led the way for Alabama A&M, putting up 14 points to go along with seven boards. As a team, the Bulldogs shot 35% from the field, 21% from behind the arc, and 72% from the free throw line. They secured the win despite only scoring 0.84 points per possession on 43% true shooting.
Colbi Maples scored 16 points while Miracle Saxon added another 10 to lead the way for Grambling State. As a team, the Lady Tigers struggled to get things going offensively, scoring just 0.79 points per possession on 34% shooting from the field. Even the uncontested attempts were not falling, as the Lady Tigers went a paltry 1-of-3 from the free throw line.
Both teams face their next test on February 11. Alabama A&M takes on struggling Mississippi Valley State University, while Grambling State meets Texas Southern in a conference showdown. The Bulldogs will look to keep their winning streak intact. On the other side, the Lady Tigers will be thankful to return home.
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