TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida A&M defeated Southern 67-59 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at the Alfred Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center.

The Rattlers led 30-25 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half. Tyler Shirley led Florida A&M with 17 points. Southern’s Michael Jacobs scored a game-high 20 points.

Florida A&M shot 42.3% from the field and made 17 of 20 free throws. Southern struggled offensively, shooting 36.5% overall and just 15% from three-point range. The Jaguars forced 16 turnovers but could not overcome their own shooting woes.

Attendance was 1,005. Florida A&M improved to 4-9. Southern fell to 5-11.