HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Joe Manning played a pivotal role in leading Southern to an 81-68 triumph over Alabama A&M.
Manning delivered an impressive performance, finishing with 22 points and making all his shots, going 8 for 8 overall, and sinking six three-pointers out of six attempts. This victory marked the Jaguars’ 10th consecutive win, solidifying their strong position in the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a record of 15-8 and an unblemished 10-0 in conference play.

Contributing to the Jaguars’ success, Cam Amboree added 14 points by shooting 5 for 10, including four three-pointers out of six attempts. Damariee Jones also played a crucial role, scoring 13 points with a shooting accuracy of 5 of 6 from the field and hitting 3 of 8 from the free throw line.

On the other side, the Bulldogs showed resilience despite their defeat. Warren Yeh emerged as their leading scorer with 17 points, while Bilal Abdur-Rahman chipped in with 15 points for Alabama A&M, who now hold a record of 7-16 and 3-7 in the league.