Southern defeats Texas Southern 84-73
Southern Takes Down Texas Southern 84-73 in Homecoming Thriller
In front of a raucous home crowd at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the Southern University Jaguars proved too strong for the visiting Texas Southern Tigers, capturing a crucial conference victory with a score of 84-73.
The game was a tightly contested affair from the outset, as both teams struggled to find their footing on offense early on. By halftime, Southern had built a substantial lead, taking a 42-29 advantage into intermission behind strong performances from Michael Jacobs and Malek Abdelgowad. The Jaguars' high-powered offense continued to click in the second half, with Jacobs once again leading the charge, pouring in 27 points, including three clutch three-pointers.
Meanwhile, Texas Southern struggled to find its rhythm on the other end of the court, with Alex Anderson's 18 points being the only bright spot for the Tigers. Despite a valiant effort from Bryce Roberts and Troy Hupstead, who combined for 21 points and 14 rebounds, Texas Southern was unable to overcome the deficit.
The decisive factor in the game came down to the Jaguars' ability to contain Texas Southern's offense, holding them to a paltry 21% shooting percentage from three-point range. In contrast, Southern's own three-pointers were good for 37%, allowing the team to stay in front of its opponents throughout the contest.
In terms of overall performance, Southern's numbers were impressively well-rounded, with the team boasting an effective field goal percentage (eFG%) of 57.3% and a true shooting percentage (TS%) of 60.0%. The Jaguars also outrebounded their opponents 33-32, securing crucial rebounds on both ends of the floor.
The victory marks a significant win for Southern in conference play, as the team looks to build momentum heading into its next matchup. For the Jaguars, this one serves as a testament to their strength and depth, with each player contributing in meaningful ways to the team's success.
Box Score Stats
Southern (HOME) Game Stats:
* Field Goals: 28/55 (51.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 21/36 (58.3%)
* 3-Point FG: 7/19 (37.0%)
* Free Throws: 21/34 (62.0%)
* Rebounds: 33
* Assists: 20
* Turnovers: 12
* Steals: 11
* Blocks: 3
Texas Southern (AWAY) Game Stats:
* Field Goals: 22/53 (42.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 18/34 (52.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 4/19 (21.0%)
* Free Throws: 25/32 (78.0%)
* Rebounds: 32
* Assists: 10
* Turnovers: 17
* Steals: 7
* Blocks: 2