Alabama A&M Secures Narrow Victory Over Grambling

In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, Alabama A&M triumphed over Grambling with a score of 22-17, thanks in part to Cornelious Brown’s touchdown pass to Keenan Hambrick in the second half and four successful field goals by Victor Barbosa. The game showcased a thrilling comeback, as the Bulldogs managed to overcome a halftime deficit of 17-6.

The pivotal moment came in the final minute of the third quarter when a high snap led to a safety for Alabama A&M, giving them a 19-17 lead. Barbosa then added to the score with his fourth field goal during the final quarter, setting the game’s final score.

The Bulldogs capitalized on a fumble by Grambling, with Brown connecting on a 34-yard touchdown pass to Hambrick, followed by a successful 2-yard conversion run by Brown himself. A field goal by Barbosa later tied the game midway through the third quarter, solidifying the Bulldogs’ resurgence.

Brown had a solid performance, completing 20 of 35 passes for 228 yards and also rushing for an additional 29 yards. His teammate, Donovan Eaglin, made a significant impact on the ground, running for 123 yards over 25 carries, while Hambrick had an impressive night receiving, totaling 99 yards on eight receptions.

On the other side, Myles Crawley recorded 12 completions out of 27 attempts for 169 yards, accompanied by one touchdown and two interceptions for the Tigers. Crawley’s notable play included a 10-yard touchdown pass to J.R. Waters in the second quarter, which provided Grambling a 17-3 advantage at halftime. Additionally, the Tigers scored another touchdown via a 30-yard fumble return by Andrew Jones.

Overall, the tight contest illustrated the competitive spirit of both teams in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, with Alabama A&M improving their season record to 5-5, while Grambling fell to 5-6, marking a challenging season for them at 2-5 in conference play.