ASU builds on road momentum with 42-14 victory over Florida A&M

TALLAHASSEE, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama State extended its string of dominant performances Saturday, defeating Florida State 28-6 at the Rattlers’ home field.

First Half

ASU came out swinging with a touchdown on their opening drive that put them ahead to a 7-0 lead. Maintaining possession for 12 of the 15 minutes of the first quarter, the Hornets nearly scored again, but were stopped by the clock.

Opening the second quarter on FAMU’s 3-yard line, a 4 yard-pass by Quarterback Andrew Brody put ASU further ahead 14-0.

FAMU got onto the board after a slow, 66-yard drive, but a missed field goal prevented them from following up, (14-6)

Second Half

ASU was just as dominant in the second half as the first.

Three consecutive touchdowns by the start of the fourth quarter all but secured the game for the Hornets with a 35-6 lead.

FAMU made it into the endzone one more time on a slow but steady drive, slightly shortening the gap 35-14.

The Hornets immediately answered with a 27-yard rush straight through Florida A&M’s defense into their endzone for a final 42-14 score.

Quarterback Adrian Body threw for a total of 106 yards and 2 touchdown passes While Jamarie Hostzclaw led the game in running yards.

With 405 total yards gained, ASU’s offense eclipsed FAMU’s, the Hornets dominated the Rattlers in every aspect of play.

Now on a 3-game win streak, ASU returns home to host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats next Saturday.

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