COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Florida A&M used a strong second half to defeat Jackson State 70-60 in a SWAC men’s basketball game Wednesday at Gateway Center Arena.

The Rattlers, who trailed 34-33 at halftime, outscored the Tigers 37-26 after intermission to pull away. Jayme Mitchell led all scorers with 19 points for Jackson State. Antonio Baker paced Florida A&M with 14 points and three assists.

The victory evens Florida A&M’s season record at 15-15 and splits the two-game season series between the teams. Jackson State fell to 12-21. Attendance was 1,274.