Messiah Thompson

Illinois' Skyy Clark (55) looks to pass the ball as Alabama A&M's EJ Williams (34) and Lorenzo Downey, center, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)

Mayer scores 21 to lead No. 18 Illini past Alabama A&M 68-47

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Illinois overcome Alabama A&M’s comeback push for a 68-47 win Saturday.

Thompson scores 24 to lift Alabama A&M over UAPB 75-72

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Messiah Thompson scored 24 points and Alabama A&M edged Arkansas-Pine Bluff 75-72 on Monday night.

Alabama A&M wins at 2OT buzzer, beats Mississippi Valley St.

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Messiah Thompson’s jumper at the buzzer in double overtime gave Alabama A&M a 70-68 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday night.

Thompson scores 20 as Alabama A&M defeats Southern 82-61

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Messiah Thompson scored 20 points as Alabama A&M beat Southern 82-61 on Saturday night.

Young scores 24, leads Jackson State over Alabama A&M 72-64

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Trace Young scored 24 points and Jackson State beat Alabama A&M 72-64 on Monday night.

Hicks’ 19 lead Alabama A&M past UAPB 66-59

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Garrett Hicks had 19 points in Alabama A&M’s 66-59 win over UAPB in a Southwestern Athlatic Conference opener on Monday night.

Vanderbilt closes on 10-3 run, beats Alabama A&M 70-62

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Liam Robbins had 14 points and nine rebounds and Vanderbilt closed on a 10-3 run to beat Alabama A&M 70-62 on Thursday.

Wade scores 20 to lift Longwood past Campbell 60-55

Wade shot 6 for 9 from deep.