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Florida A&M defeats Bethune-Cookman in close game
Jaquan Sanders leads Florida A&M to 81-77 victory over rival Bethune-Cookman
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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In a close matchup between Florida rivals, Florida A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman 81-77 on Thursday. Jaquan Sanders led the way for Florida A&M, scoring 18 points in the victory.
Why it matters
This game marks an important rivalry matchup between two prominent historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the state of Florida. The outcome could impact the teams' standings and tournament seeding in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
The details
Florida A&M was able to hold off a late surge from Bethune-Cookman to secure the 81-77 victory. Jaquan Sanders was the leading scorer for the Rattlers, pouring in 18 points. The game was closely contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away significantly.
- The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
The players
Jaquan Sanders
A player for Florida A&M who scored a team-high 18 points in the victory.
The takeaway
This win keeps Florida A&M in contention for a top seed in the upcoming MEAC tournament, while Bethune-Cookman will need to regroup and try to bounce back in their next conference matchup.
