In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Southern University emerged victorious over Alabama A&M with a final score of 71-57, clinching the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship. The triumph was powered by Jordan Johnson, who contributed 14 points, netting 4 out of 10 from the field and impressively hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Other standout performances for the Jaguars, who now boast a 20-11 overall and 15-3 conference record, included Michael Jacobs scoring 13 points with a 4 of 10 shooting display and making 3 of 4 free throws. Derrick Tezeno also played a crucial role, scoring 10 points by shooting 2 for 5 and flawlessly converting all 6 free-throw attempts.
On the opposing side, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, who faced their 21st defeat in a 6-12 conference record, were led by Chad Moodie with 14 points and two blocks. Lorenzo Downey also provided a substantial contribution, scoring 13 points. Helping balance the Bulldogs’ attack was Anthony Bryant, who finished with 13 points, four assists, and two steals.
The victory for Southern positions them as the top seed going into the SWAC Tournament, scheduled from Tuesday through the following Saturday in Atlanta. Conversely, Alabama A&M will enter the competition as the ninth seed. As these teams prepare for the tournament, Southern looks to continue its strong season, while Alabama A&M seeks redemption after a challenging year.
