| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOU | 34 | 32 | 66 |
| TXSO | 37 | 41 | 78 |
Texas Southern hits 15 3s, beats Southern 78-66 for 1st win
HOUSTON -- Derrick Bruce scored a career-high 28 points, Demontrae Jefferson added 25 and the duo combined for 13 3-pointers in Texas Southern's 78-66 victory over Southern on Monday night.
Texas Southern (1-13) won its first game of the season in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Bruce made a career-best eight 3s on 12 attempts and Jefferson was 5 of 11 as Texas Southern made 15 of 38 from 3-point range. Jefferson reached 20-plus points for the 10th time this season.
Texas Southern went on a 17-5 run -- with three 3-pointers from Bruce -- midway through the first half for a 27-13 lead. But Southern closed the half by scoring the final six points to pull within 37-34.
Southern was within 52-48 with 13:37 to go but didn't make its next field goal until the 8:21 mark and trailed 66-51.
Jared Sam led Southern (4-10) with 16 points and nine rebounds. Sidney Umude added 14 points and Eddie Reese 11 on 3-of-11 shooting.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Byron Jarrett
- Keith Kimble
- Marques Pettigrew
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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