In a closely contested basketball matchup, Bethune-Cookman edged past Alabama State with a narrow 70-68 victory on Monday night in Montgomery, Alabama. Trey Thomas was instrumental in leading the Wildcats with an impressive 23 points. His performance included shooting 7-for-12 from the field, notably connecting on 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, and was nearly perfect from the free-throw line, converting 7 out of 8 attempts.
Supporting Thomas, Kalil Camara contributed solidly with 10 points and a notable seven rebounds, while Daniel Rouzan chipped in with nine points. This win enhances their overall record to 13-15 and 10-5 within the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
On the other side, the Alabama State Hornets put up a formidable effort. Antonio Madlock stood out with his team-high 23 points and commanded the boards with eight rebounds. Adding to the Hornets’ offense, Amarr Knox scored 17 points, and CJ Hines made a significant impact with 13 points and four assists. Despite the valiant effort, Alabama State’s record now stands at 13-15, with a conference record of 9-6.
The outcome of this encounter underscores the competitive nature of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, as teams fight hard to secure wins in closely matched games.
