Bethune-Cookman defeated Alabama State on Monday evening in a dynamic 90-84 overtime affair. Bethune-Cookman went into halftime with a 47-36 lead, but Alabama State fought back to tie things up at the end of regulation. The Hornets could not finish the job though, as they were outscored 18-12 in overtime.
This win was led by a balanced scoring effort for Bethune-Cookman. Jakobi Heady led the scoring with 24 points. Zion Harmon added 20, while Dhashon Dyson also contributed 16 points. The Wildcats’ ability to generate opportunities at the charity stripe was crucial to their success. They drew 20 personal fouls on the defense, which led to 20 points (83% shooting) from the free throw line. Efficiency metrics evaluated the offense at an average of 1.16 points scored per possession on 53% true shooting.
Alabama State was led by Antonio “TJ” Madlock, who put up 23 points. As a team, the Hornets shot 37% (26-of-71) from the field and 26% (9-of-34) from distance. That contributed to their game average of 1.1 points per possession on 49% true shooting.
- Bethune-Cookman committed one unforced turnover (1% of possessions)
- Alabama State recorded a new season-high with 46 total rebounds
- Zion Harmon recorded a game-high +11 plus-minus
Both sides have until March 2 to rest up and practice. Bethune-Cookman meets Southern at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, where the Wildcats will look for a repeat of their success here this evening. Meanwhile, Alabama State will try to rebound when they face an Alabama A&M team also coming off a loss. They will meet at the Event Center.
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