East Texas A&M knocks off Southern 70-68
Southern Jaguars vs. Texas A&M Commerce Lions: Game Highlights
Southern Jaguars vs. Texas A&M Commerce Lions: Game Highlights
COMMERCE, Texas -- — Khaliq Abdul-Mateen's 18 points helped East Texas A&M defeat Southern 70-68 on Wednesday night.
Abdul-Mateen added five rebounds for the Lions (1-3). Evan Phelps added 14 points and four steals. Scooter Williams Jr. scored the final points of the game, giving the Lions a 70-68 lead with 59 seconds remaining. He finished with 13 points.
The Jaguars (0-3) were led by Cam Amboree, who posted 20 points. Tidjiane Dioumassi added 13 points and six assists for Southern. Damariee Jones also had eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lucas Santos
- Blanca Burns
- RJ Johnson
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 7-0 | - | 12-8 |
| Texas Southern | 7-1 | 0.5 | 10-11 |
| Jackson State | 5-2 | 2 | 5-15 |
| Alabama State | 4-3 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Florida A&M | 4-3 | 3 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-3 | 3 | 7-13 |
| Alcorn State | 4-3 | 3 | 4-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Grambling | 3-4 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-6 | 5 | 4-18 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-7 | 7 | 3-17 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-8 | 7.5 | 2-19 |
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 10-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Lamar | 8-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 7-3 | 2.5 | 14-8 |
| Houston Christian | 7-3 | 2.5 | 10-11 |
| Nicholls | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Northwestern State | 6-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 4-6 | 5.5 | 12-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-7 | 6.5 | 10-11 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-9 | 8 | 4-18 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-10 | 9 | 3-19 |
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