Byrd’s 17 points help Alabama State knock off Florida A&M 79-66

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Byrd’s 17 points helped Alabama State defeat Florida A&M 79-66 on Monday night.

Byrd also had four steals for the Hornets (7-15, 4-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Micah Simpsom added 15 points, five rebounds and six assists. Cameron Palesse totaled 14 points and seven boards.

Tyler Shirley led the way for the Rattlers (8-12, 5-4) with 22 points and six rebounds. Kaleb Washington scored 18 and Micah Octave pitched in with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four steals.

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