Sami Pissis scores 22 to help Alabama A&M hold off Alabama State 73-69

Sami Pissis scored 22 points to help Alabama A&M hold off Alabama State 73-69 on Monday night.

The Associated Press
January 20, 2026 at 2:59AM

MOBILE, Ala. — Sami Pissis scored 22 points to help Alabama A&M hold off Alabama State 73-69 on Monday night.

Pissis added four steals for the Bulldogs (10-8, 3-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kintavious Dozier had 19 points and Koron Davis scored 12.

Jerquarius Stanback led the Hornets (5-13, 2-3) with 20 points and seven rebounds. Micah Simpsom totaled 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Jasteven Walker contributed nine points and six rebounds.

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