The Florida A&M women’s basketball team cruised to an 88-60 victory over Mississippi Valley State, with standout performances from Sabou Gueye and ZiKeyah Carter, who both recorded double-doubles. The Rattlers had a dominant defensive effort, forcing 15 turnovers and holding the Delta Devils to just 29.2 percent shooting from the field. Florida A&M controlled the boards with a 53-28 rebounding advantage and capitalized on second chance points. The Rattlers never trailed after taking a 30-12 first-quarter lead and led by as much as 31 points in the game. Gueye led the team with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Carter contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Rattlers totaled 20 assists and six blocks as a team. Florida A&M’s bench also made significant contributions, scoring 10 points in the third quarter. The team’s strong performance was buoyed by effective paint scoring and offensive rebounding. With the win, Florida A&M advances to face the University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff next on January 18th. Fans can follow the Rattlers on social media @FAMUAthletics for complete coverage of their athletic endeavors.
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