Matthews scores 19 points, hits late 3-pointer to lift Florida A&M past Texas Southern 66-64

HOUSTON (AP) — Milton Matthews had 19 points in Florida A&M’s 66-64 win against Texas Southern on Saturday night.

Kavion McClain hit a 3-pointer for Texas Southern to tie it 64-all with 20 seconds remaining, but Mathews answered with a 3 with about two seconds left.

Matthews added six rebounds and three steals for the Rattlers (9-12, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kaleb Washington scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 16, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc. Jamine Charles shot 3 of 4 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

The Tigers (10-13, 7-3) were led in scoring by Kehlin Farooq and Zaire Hayes, who each scored 14 points. McClain finished with 12 points, seven assists and two steals.

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