FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Tuskegee men's basketball continued its strong play in SIAC action with a 76-65 road victory over rival Miles on Saturday night at Knox-Windham Gym.
Tuskegee and Miles traded baskets early, with the Golden Tigers establishing a narrow 38–22 halftime advantage behind efficient perimeter shooting and disciplined defensive rotations. Tuskegee shot 43.8 percent (14-of-32) from the field in the opening half while holding Miles to 22 points and forcing contested looks throughout the first 20 minutes.
Miles responded with a strong push early in the second half, trimming the margin as the hosts scored 43 points after the break, but Tuskegee answered each surge with timely baskets and defensive stops. The Golden Tigers maintained control by attacking the paint, winning the rebounding battle, and capitalizing at the free-throw line down the stretch to seal the road win.
Khalil Genwright led all scorers with 21 points, knocking down 7-of-12 shots from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, while adding four rebounds and four made free throws. Anthony Wright followed with 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting and contributed four rebounds and three assists.
RJ Walker delivered a well-rounded performance, finishing with nine points, a team-high 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals while playing 38 minutes. Noah Goines added 11 points off the bench, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 3-of-5 at the free-throw line, while Derrek Bolton III chipped in seven points and three assists.
Tuskegee finished the night shooting 44.3 percent (27-of-61) from the floor, 46.2 percent (6-of-13) from three-point range, and 64.0 percent (16-of-25) at the free-throw line. The Golden Tigers also recorded 22 second-chance points and 18 fast-break points, using their depth and defensive pressure to wear down the hosts.
Miles was led by David Williams with 14 points, while Najashi Tolefree and Frankie Idlett each added 13 points, but the Golden Bears were unable to overcome Tuskegee's consistency and late-game execution.
With the win, Tuskegee improves to 13–2 overall and 12–1 in SIAC play, continuing its strong conference campaign.
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