MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — Alabama A&M held off a late charge to defeat rival Alabama State 73-69 in a SWAC men’s basketball game Monday night at Bishop State Community College.

The Bulldogs led 33-32 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half before securing the victory. The Hornets, a pregame favorite, could not complete the comeback despite the close margin.

The win improved Alabama A&M to 10-8 this season. Alabama State fell to 5-12. A crowd of 2,350 attended the conference matchup.