NORMAL, Alabama -- In a battle of cross-town HBCUs, the team from Normal's Hill was triumphant, defeating the visiting Oakwood University, 70-58.
The Bulldogs of Alabama A&M were able to improve to 3-4 on the year after a 12-point victory over the neighboring school. A&M remains undefeated in the month of December, after winning its two last outings.
At the end of the first 20-minutes of play, the Maroon and White went into the locker room with a sizable 16 point lead at 38-22. The Bulldogs gained a lead early and would hold the advantage over the visitors the entire first period of play.
In the second half, the visiting squad was determined not to go down without a fight. Oakwood outshot the Bulldogs for behind the arc and at the charity strip, converting 46.7 and 84.6 percent from each position respectively. Their exceptional shooting from these areas made the second half a battle.
Despite the increase effort from Oakwood University, who won the second half battle outscoring the home team 36-32, the Maroon and White held on for the victory.
A&M never trailed at any point this game and dominated multiple aspects of the contest. The Bulldogs shot 45% from the field (27-60), and ruled the boards. Overall A&M out-rebound Oakwood 43-36, , a first all season, while being plus four on the offensive boards and plus three on the defensive boards. Center Justan Banks led the way with nine rebounds. He added an assist and two blocks in 17 minutes of play.
The Maroon and White had two players score double digits, center Jerome Hunter with 11 and Brandon Ellis with 10. Another first this season was the 12 of 15 Bulldog players scoring in the game.
The Bulldogs will return to the hardwood next week versus Ohio University in Athens, Ohio on December 14.
COURTESY ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION
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