Jackson outduels Grogan as UTSA tops Wiley 90-68
SAN ANTONIO -- Jhivvan Jackson had 31 points to out-duel Taylan Grogan and carry UTSA to a 90-68 win over Wiley on Friday night. Grogan led the Wildcats with 30 points.
Keaton Wallace had 14 points for UTSA (1-5), which snapped its season-opening five-game losing streak. Atem Bior added 11 points.
A layup by Grogan drew NAIA-member Wiley within a point, 47-46, with 13:41 remaining in the second half but UTSA scored the next seven points. Later in the half, Wiley was within 59-52 with 7:36 to go before the Roadrunners went on a 22-7 run to put the game in hand.
Travious Grubbs had 13 points for the Wildcats. Devin Ellis added 12 points.
UTSA matches up against Prairie View at home next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andrew Walton
- Darron George
- Jon Stigliano
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |