Southern Jaguars @ Florida A&M Rattlers
Johnson scores 17, Southern defeats Florida A&M 73-70 to at least share SWAC championship
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Jordan Johnson had 17 points in Southern's 73-70 win over Florida A&M on Monday to clinch at least a tie for the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season championship.
Johnson went 6 of 12 from the field (5 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Jaguars (19-10, 14-2 SWAC). Michael Jacobs scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Brentay Noel shot 2 of 4 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to finish with nine points.
The Rattlers (13-15, 10-7) were led in scoring by Sterling Young, who finished with 20 points. Milton Matthews added 18 points for Florida A&M. Ja'Derryus Eatmon also had 11 points and three blocks.
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Southern's next game is Thursday against Alabama State at home. Florida A&M visits Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 2-0 | - | 8-7 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-0 | - | 5-10 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-10 |
| Jackson State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 2-12 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Southern | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Alabama State | 1-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Florida A&M | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
| Alcorn State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 1-12 |
| Texas Southern | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-2 | 2 | 1-15 |
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