Andrews leads way as S. Alabama runs away from Mobile 71-49
MOBILE, Ala. -- Jordan Andrews scored 18 points, Josh Ajayi scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and South Alabama defeated NAIA member Mobile 71-49 on Monday night in the Jaguars home opener.
Mobile proved scrappy in the first half and trailed 29-25 at halftime. But Andrews took over and scored 10 points during a 17-4 South Alabama run to start the second half and put the Jaguars up 46-29 with a 3-pointer with 15:41 remaining.
Nick Davis added 13 points and six rebounds and Rodrick Sikes scored 12 for South Alabama (1-1).
JaBarie Escoffery scored 12 points shooting 6 for 9 from the floor and Tyler Williams added 12 for the Rams.
The Jaguars lead all-time series against Mobile 4-0, and the game marked the first meeting of the schools since South Alabama's 74-63 win against Mobile on Nov. 16, 2011.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Randall
- Chris Ford
- Chris Balunek
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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