Sam scores 20 to lead Southern over Alabama A&M 60-50
NORMAL, Ala. -- Jared Sam had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Southern defeated Alabama A&M 60-50 on Monday.
Emanual Shepherd had 10 points and three blocks for Southern (14-14, 10-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Chris Thomas added eight rebounds. Jamar Sandifer had six rebounds for the visitors.
The Jaguars posted a season-high 13 blocks.
Arthur Johnson tied a season high with 22 points plus 10 rebounds and five steals for the Bulldogs (2-25, 2-12), who have now lost 10 straight games. Brandon Houston added 11 points.
De'Ederick Petty, whose 9 points per game coming into the matchup ranked second on the Bulldogs, shot only 18 percent for the game (2 of 11).
The Jaguars improve to 2-0 against the Bulldogs on the season. Southern defeated Alabama A&M 62-61 on Jan. 22. Southern plays Alcorn State (10-17, 6-8) on the road on Saturday. Alabama A&M faces Texas Southern (8-19, 8-6) on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Roland Render
- Hassiba Braggs
- Antinio Petty
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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