Sikes scores 18, South Alabama holds off FAMU 66-57
MOBILE, Ala. -- Rodrick Sikes regained his shooting touch and scored 18 points and South Alabama held off Florida A&M 66-57 on Saturday night.
Sikes, who averaged just under 22 points for the Jaguars (4-4) through the first three games but made just 4 of 27 shots in the last two, knocked down 7 of 11 tries against the Rattlers (2-6). Kory Holden added 12 points and hit a clutch 3-pointer with 59 seconds left in the game to help South Alabama snap a two-game skid. Jordan Andrews added 11 points and Josh Ajayi chipped in with 10 points and a career-high 15 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.
Tracy Hector Jr. , who had just six points through Florida A&M's first four games, finished with a career-high 20 and snagged nine boards to pace the Rattlers. Sophomore DJ Jones scored a career-best 14 on 7-of-12 shooting with eight rebounds.
Sikes had 12 points in the first half to guide South Alabama to a 37-31 halftime lead. Jones had two straight layups to pull the Rattlers within 57-54 with 3:59 remaining. The Jaguars were leading by six points when Holden put the final nail in the Rattlers' coffin with his 3-pointer.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Zelton Steed
- John Dillon
- Brent Dugas
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 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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