HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — Alabama A&M overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Mississippi Valley State 72-65 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at T.M. Elmore Gymnasium.

The Bulldogs, now 14-11, trailed 31-29 at the break but outscored the Delta Devils 43-34 in the second half. Kintavious Dozier led Alabama A&M with 18 points and seven rebounds. Michael James scored a game-high 21 points for Mississippi Valley State, which fell to 1-24.

Alabama A&M secured the win at the free-throw line, making 21 of 29 attempts, while Mississippi Valley State hit 15 of 21. The Delta Devils shot 60% from three-point range but committed 10 turnovers leading to 13 points for the Bulldogs.