The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team recorded the most victories during the Division I era in the program’s history after defeating Florida A&M University 70-67 on Thursday evening.
The contest saw a back-and-forth battle, with the largest lead between either team being six points and lasting less than a minute. Kalia Walker paced the offense, scoring a team-high 21 points and knocking down five of nine shots from beyond the arc.
Walker also picked up a team-high three assists and three steals. Alisha Wilson added 16 points, including six of eight from the line.
Darian Burgin also scored in double figures, adding 10 points and leading the Bulldog defense with six rebounds.
The Rattlers were led by Sabou Gueye, who recorded 18 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Cheyenne McEvans added 12 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
The Bulldogs (18-8, 11-3 SWAC) improve to 8-1 in the overall series with FAMU, and AAMU head coach Dawn Thornton remains unbeaten against the Rattlers.
Courtesy: Alabama A&M Athletics
