Bethune-Cookman is starting to turn the SWAC men’s basketball race into a one-team conversation. While Florida A&M and Jackson State stumbled again on Monday night, the Wildcats continued their surge, extending their winning streak to six games and creating real separation at the top of the conference standings. With February underway, momentum is clearly shifting in Daytona Beach as former contenders fight to steady themselves.
Bethune-Cookman now sits alone atop the SWAC at 8-1 in conference play, while Florida A&M and Jackson State have fallen into a crowded middle pack after recent losing streaks.
Monday Night Snapshot: Momentum Shifts
Bethune-Cookman 80, Alabama A&M 62
Bethune-Cookman looked every bit like a team in rhythm, jumping out early and never letting Alabama A&M threaten in an 80-62 road win at the AAMU Event Center.
The Wildcats shot better than 52 percent from the field and dominated the pace, scoring 30 fast-break points and 40 points in the paint. Jakobi Heady led the way with 19 points, while Arterio Morris added 16 off the bench as Bethune-Cookman improved to 11-11 overall and 8-1 in SWAC play…