The Rattlers struggle from the field against the defending SWAC champs shooting only 35% from the field, 33% from three, and 54% from the free-throw line. The Rattlers held a lead for only five minutes of the 40 minute game, and their largest lead was five. The Rattlers last lead was 49-47 with 8:31 left in the game before the Tigers went on a 20-6 run to finish the game.
MJ Randolph had his second double-double of the season and seventh of his career.