| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOU | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| AAMU | 25 | 25 | 50 |
Sam scores 20 to lead Southern over Alabama A&M 60-50
NORMAL, Ala. -- Jared Sam had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Southern defeated Alabama A&M 60-50 on Monday.
Emanual Shepherd had 10 points and three blocks for Southern (14-14, 10-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Chris Thomas added eight rebounds. Jamar Sandifer had six rebounds for the visitors.
The Jaguars posted a season-high 13 blocks.
Arthur Johnson tied a season high with 22 points plus 10 rebounds and five steals for the Bulldogs (2-25, 2-12), who have now lost 10 straight games. Brandon Houston added 11 points.
De'Ederick Petty, whose 9 points per game coming into the matchup ranked second on the Bulldogs, shot only 18 percent for the game (2 of 11).
The Jaguars improve to 2-0 against the Bulldogs on the season. Southern defeated Alabama A&M 62-61 on Jan. 22. Southern plays Alcorn State (10-17, 6-8) on the road on Saturday. Alabama A&M faces Texas Southern (8-19, 8-6) on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Roland Render
- Hassiba Braggs
- Antinio Petty
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-17 |
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