"The trip was both rewarding and fulfilling in several ways," said coach McCullum. "The trip provided our coaching staff the opportunity to experiment and play different lineups, and provided an opportunity for great team bonding."
We can't tell you who they played or why they were there
We can't really tell you which teams the Rattlers faced during their stay in P.R., because neither the FAMU Athletics press release, or any of the men's basketball team social media accounts, provided the names of the Rattlers opponents. Additionally, the FAMU athletics website didn't have the games listed any where on it.
Nor can we tell you the circumstances surrounding the basketball team's travel to PR to play ball in August. Was this a tournament? Exhibition? What?
It's baffling how this basic information could be missing given that FAMU has four people working in the "athletic communications and digital strategy office."
Nonetheless, the athletic communications staff did manage to provide the following game recap, yesterday, two full days after the last game was played.
GAME RECAPS
Game One (August 6, 2021)
The Rattlers won their first game 97 – 54. It was a total team effort as nine guys scored at least six points, and all players scored. The Rattlers showed dominance on the board as they grabbed over 70 boards and had seven guys grab at least five rebounds. Furthermore, the Rattlers assisted on 24 of 37 made baskets.
Game Two (August 8, 2021)
The Rattlers had another dominating showing on the offensive side as they scored 102 points while shooting 53.3% from the field. Again, nine guys scored at least six points, and all players scored in the game. The Rattlers could not keep their hands off the ball on the defensive side as they recorded 16 steals that led to 39 points.
Game Three (August 9, 2021)
In the final game, the Rattlers scored the least amount of points from the trip as they won 86-53. The Rattlers had the most success sharing the ball this game as they assisted on 29 of the 36 made baskets. The Rattlers had another strong showing on defense as they recorded 15 steals that led to 26 points.
GAME RECAPS
Game One (August 6, 2021)
The Rattlers won their first game 97 – 54. It was a total team effort as nine guys scored at least six points, and all players scored. The Rattlers showed dominance on the board as they grabbed over 70 boards and had seven guys grab at least five rebounds. Furthermore, the Rattlers assisted on 24 of 37 made baskets.
Game Two (August 8, 2021)
The Rattlers had another dominating showing on the offensive side as they scored 102 points while shooting 53.3% from the field. Again, nine guys scored at least six points, and all players scored in the game. The Rattlers could not keep their hands off the ball on the defensive side as they recorded 16 steals that led to 39 points.
Game Three (August 9, 2021)
In the final game, the Rattlers scored the least amount of points from the trip as they won 86-53. The Rattlers had the most success sharing the ball this game as they assisted on 29 of the 36 made baskets. The Rattlers had another strong showing on defense as they recorded 15 steals that led to 26 points.