FAMU basketball drops home opener to Fort Valley State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Florida A&M men's basketball fell to Fort Valley State of Division II, 75-70, in their home opener on November 5, 2026. The Rattlers led 34-28 at halftime but were outscored 47-36 in the second half. FAMU's Daisean Williford scored 22 points and Jaden Kempson added 21 points. The team struggled at the free-throw line, making only 15 of 30 attempts. This loss marks their second straight defeat to start the season. FAMU will face UAB on November 9, 2026.
- •FAMU leads 34-28 at halftime
- •Fort Valley State outscored FAMU 47-36 in second half
- •Williford scores 22 points; Kempson adds 21
- •FAMU made 15 of 30 free throws
- •Next game is against UAB on November 9, 2026
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — FAMU basketball loses home opener to Division II Fort Valley State
"FAMU men’s basketball was on the receiving end of an upset in its home opener, falling to the visiting Division II school Fort Valley State.
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