Alabama A&M defeats Miss Valley St 51-71
Alabama A&M Hands Miss Valley St a Humbling 20-Point Defeat
In a statement win, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (AWAY) dominated the Miss Valley State Tigers (HOME) 71-51 at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex on Tuesday night. The convincing victory marked a significant bounce-back for the Bulldogs, who have been struggling with consistency this season.
As the visiting team, Alabama A&M made it clear from the opening whistle that they were there to make a statement. The Bulldogs' relentless pace and aggressive defense quickly took its toll on the home-standing Tigers, who struggled to find their footing in the first half.
Despite trailing 35-19 at halftime, Miss Valley State attempted to mount a comeback in the second half. However, Alabama A&M's offense continued to click, with Bilal Abdur-Rahman leading the way with 9 points and 3 assists. The Bulldogs' bench also chipped in with timely contributions, helping to stretch the Tigers' defense.
In contrast, Miss Valley State struggled to find its shooting stroke. Michael James led the way for the Tigers with 22 points, but his team's overall shooting percentage was a dismal 17/51 from the field. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, shot an impressive 20/50 from the field and made 25 of 30 free throws.
The final margin of 20 points was the largest lead change throughout the game, with Alabama A&M maintaining control for most of the second half. The win marked a significant bounce-back for the Bulldogs, who had struggled with consistency this season.
For Miss Valley State, the loss serves as a harsh reminder that they have work to do if they hope to compete with the top teams in the conference. The Tigers will look to regroup and refocus in their next outing, while Alabama A&M will look to build on its statement win and continue its push for success in the conference.
Key Stats:
* Field Goals: Alabama A&M (20/50), Miss Valley State (17/51)
* 2-Point FG: Alabama A&M (14/31), Miss Valley State (12/32)
* Rebounds: Alabama A&M (41), Miss Valley State (26)
* Assists: Alabama A&M (13), Miss Valley State (14)
* Turnovers: Alabama A&M (17), Miss Valley State (18)
Game Flow:
The game was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. However, Alabama A&M's offense ultimately proved to be too much for the Tigers to handle.
In the first half, Alabama A&M took control, leading 35-19 at halftime. The Bulldogs continued to build on their lead in the second half, eventually outscoring Miss Valley State by a margin of 36 points.