Jones leads Texas Southern past Alabama A&M 78-44
HOUSTON -- — John Jones came off the bench to score 15 points to lead Texas Southern to a 78-44 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.
Brison Gresham had 11 points for Texas Southern (6-10, 4-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). A.J. Lawson added eight rebounds.
The Bulldogs shot 29.1% from the field, the worst mark by a Texas Southern opponent this season. Additionally, the Tigers forced a season-high 21 turnovers.
Garrett Hicks had 11 points and five steals for the Bulldogs (4-12, 3-3). Jalen Johnson added 11 points. Eric Lee had eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Grady Dale
- Marcus Hawkins
- Kevin Boone
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |