HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — The Alabama State Hornets delivered a decisive 56-13 victory over the rival Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday at Louis Crews Stadium, fueled by a dominant first-half offensive explosion.

Quarterback Andrew Body led the Hornets (4-2), accounting for five touchdowns. He completed 19 of 24 passes for 304 yards and four scores while adding another on the ground. Jalen Jones was his primary target, catching seven passes for 156 yards and a touchdown.

The Hornets built an insurmountable 49-6 halftime lead, scoring 21 points in the first quarter and 28 in the second. The Bulldogs (4-3) found the end zone on a Maurice Edwards IV run in the first quarter and a 67-yard touchdown pass from JD Davis II to Franck Pierre in the third.