Jackson takes over down the wire leading UTSA past UAB
SAN ANTONIO -- Jhivvan Jackson scored 28 points with six 3-pointers, Keaton Wallace scored 18 and UTSA beat UAB 66-59 on Sunday.
Wallace also grabbed nine rebounds and Luka Barisic collared seven boards for UTSA (13-16, 7-9 Conference USA).
After a 23-all tie at halftime, Tyreek Scott-Grayson sandwiched a jumper and a 3-pointer between a 3 from Jackson and the Blazers led 37-31 with 15:18 left. Jordan Brinson's layup with 4:53 remaining extended their lead to 55-46 before Jackson hit back-to-back 3s and Byron Frohnen made a layup. Jackson kept up the heat with two foul shots and successive 3s and the Blazers were done. Jackson scored half his game total in 2-1/2 minutes.
Tyreek Scott-Grayson had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Blazers (17-13, 8-9). Tavin Lovan added 13 points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Hampton
- Gary Maxwell
- Lee Jones
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
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