Alabama A&M Holds Off Alabama State 73-69

Alabama A&M's Sami Pissis stole the show at the Mitchell Center, scoring 22 points to lead the Bulldogs to a 73-69 victory over Alabama State. The win marked a strong performance by Alabama A&M, who was predicted to win by 3.9 points by CHD Scout, and they delivered, outscoring their opponents by four. Jerquarius Stanback was the top performer for Alabama State, posting 20 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the visiting Bulldogs.

The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with Alabama A&M taking a slim 33-32 lead into the break. Alabama State's Micah Simpson was instrumental in keeping his team close, racking up 9 assists to go along with 14 points and 7 rebounds. However, the Bulldogs' offense proved too much for the Hornets to handle in the second half, as they poured in 40 points to secure the win. Kintavious Dozier and Koron Davis provided key support for Pissis, scoring 19 and 12 points, respectively.

The game was marked by strong individual performances, but ultimately, Alabama A&M's depth and balanced attack made the difference. The Bulldogs' ability to spread the scoring around and find open shots proved difficult for Alabama State to defend. On the other side, Stanback's 20 points were a bright spot for the Hornets, but they struggled to find consistent scoring outside of their top performer.

CHD Scout's prediction of an Alabama A&M win by 3.9 points proved accurate, as the Bulldogs' margin of victory was just four points. The closely contested nature of the game made for an exciting matchup, but in the end, Alabama A&M's strong performance earned them the win. The Bulldogs' victory was a reflection of their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

This result has real consequences for both teams' resumes. As a Quadrant 4 game for both Alabama State and Alabama A&M, the outcome will have a limited impact on their tournament chances. However, the win does help Alabama A&M improve their overall record to 10-8, while Alabama State falls to 5-13. With a current net ranking of 306, Alabama A&M must continue to rack up wins to improve their tournament prospects. For Alabama State, the loss is a setback, but they want to regroup and try to string together some wins to boost their own resume. As it stands, this result is more of a resume maintainer for Alabama A&M, rather than a major booster, but it's a win that keeps them on track in their pursuit of a strong season.