Staton-McCray puts up 16, Samford takes down Texas Southern 87-65
HOUSTON -- — A.J. Staton-McCray's 16 points helped Samford defeat Texas Southern 87-65 on Thursday night.
Staton-McCray added six rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-2). Achor Achor scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Jaden Campbell was 3 of 4 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points. The Bulldogs picked up their 11th straight win.
PJ Henry finished with 13 points for the Tigers (1-9). Grayson Carter added 10 points and 11 rebounds for Texas Southern. Jonathan Cisse also put up eight points.
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Game Information
H&PE Arena
12:00 AM, 22 December 2023
Houston, TX
Attendance: 754
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Joe Wilbert III
- Jon Tjon-Joe-Pin
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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