Alabama A&M defeats Ark Baptist 67-59

Alabama A&M Stuns Ark Baptist in Non-Conference Thriller

In a tightly contested matchup, Alabama A&M edged out visiting Ark Baptist 67-59 on Saturday night at the Event Center.

The home team came into halftime with a 37-19 lead, setting the tone for a gritty defensive battle that would define the second half. Despite trailing by 20 points early in the game, Arkansas Baptist refused to back down, trimming the deficit to just three points heading into the final minutes of play.

Arkansas Baptist's Tray'Von Thomas led the charge offensively, finishing with six rebounds and two points on the night. On the other end of the court, Sami Pissis paced Alabama A&M with 20 points on 80% shooting from the field.

As the clock ticked down, both teams fought for every point, making the final margin a mere eight points. In the end, however, it was Alabama A&M's defense that proved decisive, holding Ark Baptist to just three points over the final two minutes of play.

With their backs against the wall, Arkansas Baptist attempted multiple desperation heaves but came up empty. Meanwhile, Pissis and PJ Eason kept pouring in points for the home team, ensuring a convincing victory.

For Alabama A&M, this win marked an important milestone in the non-conference schedule, as they look to build momentum heading into conference play. For Ark Baptist, it was a tough pill to swallow on the road, but one that will undoubtedly serve as motivation for the remainder of their season.

GAME-STATS

Alabama A&M (HOME) Game Stats:

* Field Goals: 21/53 (40.0%)

* Points in Paint: 28

* Fast Break Points: 17

* Largest Lead: 20

Ark Baptist (AWAY) Game Stats:

* Field Goals: 18/54 (33.0%)

* Free Throws: 19/22 (86.0%)

* Largest Lead: 3