Shaqir O’Neal stars in FAMU men’s basketball’s first win of 2024 season vs Trinity Baptist

Nov 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida A&M Rattlers forward Shaqir O’Neal (8) dribbles the ball past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Florida A&M men’s basketball rode the hot hand to its first victory, a 110-68 win over Trinity Baptist on Friday at the Al Lawson Center.

Forward Shaqir O’Neal had a game-high and career-high 26 points and nine rebounds for the Rattlers. The transfer shot nine of 16 and drained four of eight three-point attempts.

O’Neal also had four blocks and had a posterizing slam dunk that sent the Al Lawson Center’s crowd into a frenzy.

O’Neal was one of four Rattlers who scored in double figures. Milton Matthews (21 points), Sterling Young (17 points), Jocobi Hendricks (13 points), and Jordan Chatman (11 points) all added significant contributions.

Friday’s victory marks the Rattlers’ first under coach Patrick Crarey II.

FAMU men’s basketball (1-4) returns to action at Clemson on Friday, Nov. 29.

Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.

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Publish date : 2024-11-23 14:49:00

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