The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are advancing to the semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament following an 81-71 win over Austin Peay.
SWAC Rookie of the Year Chad Moodie posted a career-high 24 points on an efficient 11-of-13 shooting from the field, adding five rebounds and two blocks.
Omari Peek chipped in 18 points and seven rebounds, while Cameron Tucker recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds, along with four assists.
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In the first six minutes of the first half, Austin Peay took a 15-9 lead, marking its largest of the game. Alabama A&M responded by going on a 12-2 run over the next three minutes to take a 21-17 lead.
The Bulldogs grabbed the lead and held it for the remainder of the game, entering halftime with an 11-point advantage and leading by as many as 17 points in the second half.
They will advance to face the Norfolk State Spartans, with both teams looking to become the first HBCU to make it to the CIT tournament championship game.