Morgan State dominates Florida A&M 74-48
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Tiwian Kendley scored 24 points and Morgan State held Florida A&M to 18 first-half points on its way to a 74-48 win on Monday night.
David Syfax added 17 points and 10 rebounds and Stanley Davis scored 13 for the Bears (10-15, 6-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who led 38-18 at halftime and had their largest lead at 67-40.
It was Morgan State's first road win since a 69-63 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Nov. 27, snapping a 12-game road losing streak.
Marcus Barham and Desmond Williams had 17 points apiece for the Rattlers (5-23, 4-8), who lost their fifth in the last six.
Florida A&M had a 9-0 run to get within 50-36 in the second half but got no closer.
Morgan State made just 1 of 10 from 3-point range but hit 30 of 58 shots overall and outscored the Rattlers 48-4 in the paint.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Damon Williams
- Aaron Chambliss
- Frank Raposo
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
| South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
| Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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