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.
NEXT UP
Southern's next game is Thursday against Alabama State at home. Florida A&M visits Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.
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Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 9-1 | - | 12-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 7-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Southern | 6-4 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Jackson State | 6-4 | 3 | 7-16 |
| Grambling | 5-4 | 3.5 | 11-11 |
| Alabama A&M | 5-5 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Florida A&M | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Texas Southern | 5-5 | 4 | 7-14 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-6 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Alabama State | 4-6 | 5 | 7-16 |
| Alcorn State | 3-7 | 6 | 4-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-9 | 8.5 | 1-22 |
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