Franklin scores 18, South Alabama beats Mobile 97-59
MOBILE, Ala. -- — Jamar Franklin had 18 points in South Alabama’s 97-59 win against Mobile on Wednesday night.
Franklin was 7-of-10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) for the Jaguars (1-0). Kevin Samuel scored 16 points while shooting 8 of 12 from the field, and added 12 rebounds and three blocks. Greg Parham shot 6 for 8, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
Ezra McKenna led the way for the Rams (0-1) with 13 points. Logan Foutz added 12 points for Mobile. Damariee Jones also had 10 points, four assists and two steals.
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South Alabama plays Friday against New Mexico on the road, while Mobile visits Southern Miss on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bart Lenox
- Hunter Allen
- Jason Deering
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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