FAMU Women's Basketball Falls to Alabama State 62-59

Rattlers led at halftime but couldn't hold on in second half

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:25pm

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The Florida A&M women's basketball team led Alabama State 30-29 at halftime, but ultimately fell to the Lady Hornets 62-59 on Saturday. Four Rattlers scored in double figures, led by Shaniyah McCarthy's 14 points and 6 rebounds. The Rattlers forced 24 Alabama State turnovers in the game, but a second-half shift in momentum proved difficult to overcome.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Rattlers' record to 0-1 on the season, as they look to build on last year's 12-18 campaign. The team's ability to force turnovers and score in the paint shows promise, but maintaining consistent performance across all four quarters will be key for future success.

The details

After trailing 8-2 early, the Rattlers went on a 10-0 run to take a 12-8 lead by the end of the first quarter. They maintained their advantage throughout the second quarter, entering halftime up 30-29. However, Alabama State gained a 48-38 lead in the third quarter. The Rattlers responded with a 5-0 run to narrow the gap to 48-43, but Alabama State ultimately secured the 62-59 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Shaniyah McCarthy

Led the Rattlers with a game-high 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Breazia Robinson

Contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds for the Rattlers.

Camille Jackson

Added 10 points and 2 blocks off the bench for the Rattlers.

Shamya Reid

Held to 4-of-14 shooting by the Rattlers' defense.

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What’s next

Maintaining consistent performance across all four quarters will be key for future success.

The takeaway

The loss highlights the Rattlers' need to find a way to maintain their first-half momentum and close out games, despite their strong defensive effort and scoring in the paint.