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DAYTONA BEACH – Strong individual performances from Tyler Andrews and Arterio Morris helped Bethune-Cookman open SWAC play with a gritty 87-83 win over Florida A&M at Moore Gymnasium.
1st Half
Bethune-Cookman (4-10, 1-0) had a standout performance offensively during the first, shooting 61.3% and scoring 48 points. The Rattlers (3-9, 0-1) trailed for all but 48 seconds in the half, as they struggled to contain Tyler Andrews.
Andrews finished with 14 first-half points, finding success from both inside and outside the arc. He also had two assists and five rebounds to help his team grab a double-digit advantage.
2nd Half
Florida A&M staged a furious comeback in the second half, eventually taking back the lead with 11:32 remaining. The Wildcats could not replicate their first half success from the field, particularly struggling from three-point range (2-for-11).
The Rattlers made several key three-pointers to put the pressure on B-CU late. But the Wildcats were able to retake the lead and hold off FAMU thanks to some strong defense and shooting from the free-throw line.
Arterio Morris picked up the slack offensively in the second, scoring 15 points and making key baskets late to complete the win.
Tyler Andrews and Arterio Morris both finished with 20+ scoring nights, marking the first time this season that B-CU finished with multiple 20 point scorers.
Jaquan Sanders led the Rattlers with 22 points.
The Rattlers shot 40.9% from three-point range.
B-CU shot 26-for-34 (76.5%) from the charity stripe.
The Wildcats led for 33:59 in the game.
Bethune-Cookman will look to keep it rolling at Moore Gymnasium against Grambling next Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
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