Huntsville, Ala. — Alabama A&M (2-3) delivered a stunning Homecoming victory over Bethune-Cookman (0-5) with a resounding 56-12 win at Louis Crews Stadium. The Bulldogs showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, overpowering the Wildcats from start to finish.
Game Breakdown
From the opening whistle, Alabama A&M set the tone, scoring 7 points in the first quarter and then exploding for 21 more in the second. The offensive firepower continued into the second half, with the Bulldogs adding 14 points in each of the final two quarters. Bethune-Cookman struggled to respond, managing only 6 points in both the second and third quarters.
Alabama A&M's ground game was particularly dominant, racking up 331 rushing yards compared to Bethune-Cookman’s 74. The Bulldogs' balanced offensive attack saw them gain 701 total yards, while their defense held the Wildcats to just 181.
Key Moments
In the second quarter, Cornelious Brown powered into the end zone on a 7-yard rush to extend Alabama A&M’s lead, making the score 28-6. That momentum carried the Bulldogs through the remainder of the game, with big plays coming from all aspects of their game plan.
Bethune-Cookman struggled to get any momentum, ending drives with penalties, incomplete passes, and short gains. Despite some valiant efforts from key players like Kaleb Dawson and Anthony Fieldings, the Wildcats couldn’t keep up with the explosive A&M offense.
Top Performers
Cornelious Brown (Alabama A&M): Brown rushed for 7 yards to secure a key touchdown, part of A&M's relentless ground game.
Antwone Watts (Alabama A&M): Led the defensive effort with 10 total tackles, disrupting Bethune-Cookman’s offense at every turn.
Joshua Thornhill (Alabama A&M): Thornhill added 8 tackles, continuing his strong defensive season.
Kaleb Dawson (Bethune-Cookman): Despite the loss, Dawson led the Wildcats’ defense with 6 total tackles.
Team Stats Comparison
Alabama A&M dominated across the board:
First Downs: AAM 30, BCU 10
Rushing Yards: AAM 331, BCU 74
Total Yards: AAM 701, BCU 181
Time of Possession: AAM 36:48, BCU 23:12
Bethune-Cookman struggled to maintain possession, manage third downs (5-14), and gain yards per play (3.48 compared to A&M’s 8.87).
Final Thoughts
Alabama A&M’s homecoming was one to remember as they secured their second win of the season in dominant fashion. Bethune-Cookman remains winless, but with a tough season, they’ll need to regroup and focus on building momentum for future games.
The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their season, while Bethune-Cookman searches for answers to get back on track.
Joshua A North Valley Sports
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