The FAMU men’s basketball team lost to SWAC rival Jackson State 60-56 Saturday afternoon in Jackson, MS.
The two teams were even at halftime 28-28, and the Rattlers were up by as much as six points with 11:14 mins remaining in the game, before the Tigers went on a 7 to 0 run to gain their first lead 50-49 with 8:06 left on the clock.
The lead changed back and forth between the two teams with the Tigers finally pulling ahead with 0:11 seconds remaining.
Women lose by 39
The Lady Rattlers fell to the No. 1 team in the SWAC Jackson State 88-49. The victory was the Tigers 12th straight, and the Lady Rattlers’ 8th straight loss.
The Tigers lead the Lady Rattlers by 24 points at the half, 48-24.
The Rattlers on the Lady Rattlers now travel to Lorman, MS, to take on the Braves of Alcorn State University on Monday night.