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
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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 |
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