Southern 71, at Alabama State 64

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — In a grinding, defensive struggle defined by blocked shots and missed opportunities, the Southern Jaguars used a decisive second-half surge to secure a 71-64 victory over the Alabama State Hornets in a SWAC men’s basketball contest Tuesday night at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game, played before an announced crowd of 1,234, was a far cry from the teams’ previous meeting just three weeks prior, a 69-68 Southern win. This rematch was characterized by physicality and rim protection, with both teams combining for 17 blocked shots. Southern improved to 14-15 overall, while Alabama State fell to 10-19. The… Read more...