Jibbe Sicking scored 21 points as the Kansas City Roos rolled past the Florida A&M Rattlers 87-65 on Wednesday at McArthur Center.
The Roos came out fast, taking the first half 51-21. They never trailed and led by as many as 38. The Roos led 51-21 at halftime and 80-47 with six minutes left, but the Rattlers kept coming and won the second half 44-36 before the Roos held on. A 13-0 run in the first half built the early lead.
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For Kansas City, Jibbe Sicking finished with 21 points and five rebounds, Jaylen Smith had 18 points and five assists, while Sebastian Hartmann chipped in 12 points and four rebounds.
For Florida A&M, Jayden Joseph had 15 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Ralph Martino Jr. added 10 points and four rebounds. Jaden Kempson had a rough shooting night, going 3 of 10 from the field and finishing with eight points.
The Roos improved to 2-2. The Rattlers dropped to 0-4.
The Roos sit first in the Summit. Kansas City is 1-0 at home and 1-2 away from home. The Rattlers sit first in the SWAC and have lost four straight. Florida A&M is 0-3 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Roos next visit the George Mason Patriots on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Rattlers are back in action when they visit the UTEP Miners on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
