| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALST | 34 | 39 | 73 |
| TXSO | 28 | 50 | 78 |
Armstrong carries Texas Southern over Alabama St. 78-73
HOUSTON -- Tyrik Armstrong scored 21 points and had four steals and Texas Southern came from behind to beat Alabama State 78-73 on Monday night.
Eden Ewing and John Walker III scored nine points apiece for the Tigers (15-14, 12-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who trailed 34-28 at halftime. Justin Hopkins and Yahuza Rasas added eight rebounds each.
Tyrese Robinson scored 15 points with eight rebounds and Jacoby Ross added 12 points for the Hornets (8-21, 7-9), who have lost four straight. AJ Farrar had 10 points.
The Tigers leveled the season series against the Hornets with the win. Alabama State defeated Texas Southern 79-55 on Feb. 3. Texas Southern plays Southern on the road on Thursday. Alabama State takes on Jackson State at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chuck Jones
- Pat Adams
- Chris Pacsi
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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