Alabama A and M Bulldogs Dominate Oakwood: The Alabama A&M Bulldogs dominated from tip-off, orchestrating a commanding first-half surge to secure a resounding 111-59 victory against Oakwood in a thrilling exhibition match at the AAMU Event Center.
Leading the charge, Jayland Randall showcased his prowess with 16 points on efficient 5-of-8 shooting, accompanied by three rebounds and a crucial assist. Dailin Smith contributed 15 points, complemented by three steals and a well-timed assist. London Riley’s performance featured 13 points, including three impressive 3-pointers, alongside three boards and a steal. Anthony Bryant added 10 points, three rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Defensively, Clance Crosby asserted dominance with a game-high 10 rebounds.
Brian Williams led Oakwood with a commendable 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting, accompanied by a single rebound. Amyr Dickerson registered a solid 10 points and contributed three boards.
The narrative unfolded as Alabama A&M swiftly surged to a 14-2 lead following an EJ Williams layup with over 15 minutes remaining in the opening half. Despite Oakwood’s attempts to close the gap to 14-6 after a JB Moore dunk, the Bulldogs maintained control.
A pivotal Jayland Randall layup extended AAMU’s lead to 21-10 with 11:22 remaining. Although the Ambassadors showed resilience, cutting the margin to 21-15 after a Zanteous Thornton bucket, the Bulldogs responded emphatically with a 17-0 run. This run, highlighted by a London Riley triple with 6:08 left in the half, widened the gap to 38-15.
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Continuing their offensive prowess, Alabama A&M energized the Event Center crowd with a Joshua Hughley dunk, extending their lead to 46-20 with 1:21 left in the first half. Despite Oakwood’s late efforts, the Bulldogs held a solid 46-24 lead at halftime.
The second half witnessed Alabama A&M’s continued offensive dominance, launching an 18-10 run. Dailin Smith’s layup extended the lead to 62-34 with just under 16 minutes to play. Free throws by Austin Harvell further increased the margin to 76-38 with 11:36 remaining, sealing Oakwood’s fate as Alabama A&M secured a decisive exhibition victory.
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