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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Mercer | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| VMI | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| The Citadel | 0-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 4-0 | 0.5 | 4-13 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 3-1 | 1.5 | 6-11 |
| Texas Southern | 3-1 | 1.5 | 6-11 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-2 | 2 | 4-14 |
| Alcorn State | 2-2 | 2.5 | 2-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 1-3 | 3.5 | 4-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-4 | 4.5 | 3-14 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 5 | 2-16 |
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