Southern Jaguars @ Florida A&M Rattlers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SOU | 36 | 37 | 73 |
FAMU | 26 | 44 | 70 |
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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2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 3-1 | - | 6-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 3-1 | - | 6-11 |
| Jackson State | 3-1 | - | 4-13 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-2 | 0.5 | 8-10 |
| Southern | 3-2 | 0.5 | 7-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-2 | 0.5 | 6-12 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-2 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Alabama State | 2-2 | 1 | 5-12 |
| Grambling | 2-3 | 1.5 | 8-10 |
| Texas Southern | 2-3 | 1.5 | 4-12 |
| Alcorn State | 1-3 | 2 | 2-14 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 3.5 | 1-18 |
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