Matthews scores 19 points, hits late 3-pointer to lift Florida A&M past Texas Southern 66-64
HOUSTON -- — Milton Matthews had 19 points in Florida A&M's 66-64 win against Texas Southern on Saturday night.
Kavion McClain hit a 3-pointer for Texas Southern to tie it 64-all with 20 seconds remaining, but Mathews answered with a 3 with about two seconds left.
Matthews added six rebounds and three steals for the Rattlers (9-12, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kaleb Washington scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 16, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc. Jamine Charles shot 3 of 4 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
The Tigers (10-13, 7-3) were led in scoring by Kehlin Farooq and Zaire Hayes, who each scored 14 points. McClain finished with 12 points, seven assists and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ross Cullins
- Rufus Lott
- RJ Johnson
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 15-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 16-15 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 16-15 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alcorn State | 11-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Florida A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-12 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-15 | 12 | 6-25 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 14 | 3-28 |
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