NSU never trailed in the contest and led by as much as 20 late in the game. The Spartans improved to 9-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) as well as 14-11 overall.
Justin Ravenel had 18 points on 5-of-12 shooting to lead Florida A&M (10-16, 7-4 MEAC). Isaiah Martin added 10 points and nine boards, and Tracy Hector also had nine boards as the Rattlers held the edge on the glass.
NSU shot 6-of-14 from deep and held the Rattlers to 23 percent shooting from beyond the arc. FAMU also made just 15-of-28 from the free throw line.