1 | 2 | T | |
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BCU | 29 | 44 | 73 |
SOU | 27 | 31 | 58 |
Fourth-seeded Bethune-Cookman takes down Southern in SWAC tournament quarterfinal, 73-58
Bethune-Cookman advances to SWAC semifinals
Dhashon Dyson scores 20 points as Bethune-Cookman eliminates Southern in the SWAC tournament.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Dhashon Dyson had 20 points in Bethune-Cookman's 73-58 victory over fourth-seeded Southern on Thursday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference quarterfinals.
The fourth-seeds, Bethune-Cookman advances to face top-seeded Grambling in Friday's semifinals.
Dyson also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the Wildcats (17-15). Derek Carter-Hollinger Jr. added 14 points while shooting 4 of 9 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line while they also had five rebounds. Jakobi Heady went 4 of 8 from the field to finish with 10 points.
Tidjiane Dioumassi finished with 17 points for the Jaguars (18-14). Southern also got 10 points from Derrick Tezeno. Brandon Davis also had eight points and two steals.
The game was tight going into the half, as Bethune-Cookman held a two-point lead, 29-27. Dyson paced their team in scoring through the first half with nine points. Bethune-Cookman took the lead with 15:33 remaining in the second half and never looked back. Carter-Hollinger helped their team pull away for the victory with 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Thomas Northcutt
- Damien Richard
- Wesley Ford
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Grambling | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |