In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Southern Jaguars triumphed over Alcorn State with a score of 74-69, marking their eighth consecutive victory. The standout performances of Cam Amboree and Damariee Jones played a crucial role in this win.
Amboree contributed significantly with 13 points and also dished out five assists. Meanwhile, Jones notched a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills on the court. Andre Nunley added to the Jaguars’ success, scoring 11 points with an efficient shooting night, hitting 50% of his shots from the field and performing well at the free-throw line.
On the opposing side, the Braves struggled despite some solid individual efforts. Keionte Cornelius led Alcorn State with 15 points, while teammates Djahi Binet and Marcus Tankersley each contributed 13 points. Binet’s performance was bolstered by a ten-rebound effort, providing some much-needed support in the paint for the Braves.
With this victory, the Jaguars improved their overall record to 13 wins and 8 losses, maintaining an unbeaten streak in the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a perfect 8-0. In contrast, Alcorn State fell to 4-17 overall and 4-4 in conference play, searching for consistency as the season continues.