James Graham III scored 28 points as the Alabama A&M Bulldogs edged the West Florida Argonauts 85-83 in overtime on Thursday night at Event Center.
The Bulldogs came out fast, taking the first half 44-32. They led by as many as 14 points. The lead changed hands 9 times. The Bulldogs led 44-32 at halftime and 61-60 with six minutes left, but the Argonauts would not go away before the Bulldogs closed it out. The Argonauts had a 12-0 run in the second half.
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For Alabama A&M, James Graham III finished with 28 points, Sami Pissis added 16 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Diovion Famakinde chipped in 10 points and four rebounds off the bench.
For West Florida, DJ Shine led the way with 18 points and four rebounds, and Sano Rutatika added 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs improved to 3-1. The Argonauts dropped to 2-2.
The Bulldogs are first in the SWAC. Alabama A&M is 3-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Argonauts sit first in the Atlantic Sun. West Florida is 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Bulldogs next host the Cleveland State Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Argonauts next visit the Cleveland State Vikings on Friday, Nov. 13, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
