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Florida A&M holds on to defeat Savannah State

Published Jan. 13, 2019 12:19 a.m. ET

TALLAHASEE, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Martin had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Florida A&M to a 69-64 win over Savannah State on Saturday.

Justin Ravenel had 19 points for Florida A&M (5-13, 2-1 Mid-Eastern Conference). M.J. Randolph added 11 points. Kamron Reaves had 10 points and seven assists.

Savannah State led 16-13 midway through the first half before Florida A&M scored 25 points in the final 9:40 to take a 38-30 lead at the break. The Tigers scored 11 of the first 13 points in the second half and took a 41-40 lead. The lead changed hands twice more before the Rattlers went up 52-43 with a 10-0 run and led the rest of the way.

Romani Hansen had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (4-13, 1-2). Zaquavian Smith and Collins Joseph added 11 points each.

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