GRAMBLING, LA -- Southern's fast start wasn't enough as the Jaguars came up short on the road against Grambling State 66-62 Saturday afternoon at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

Junior Ahsante Shivers 16 points led Southern (9-14, 6-4 SWAC). Freshman Damiree Burns added 14 points off the bench and four rebounds. Senior Amel Kuljuhovic had a team high nine rebounds, followed by Senior Darius Williams seven rebounds.

Southern built its largest lead in the first half up 13 points with 16:30 left to go in the half. SU went into the locker room with an 9 point lead, 38-29. The Jaguars had the lead for 28:46 of the game that had five lead changes and four ties. SU shot 35 percent for the game (22-for-62) and 37 percent from three-point range (7-19). The Jaguars shot 58 percent form free throw line (11-19).

Up Next 
Southern travels to Jackson State, Monday February 10 for a 8:00 PM tip-off, the game will be televised on ESPNU. 

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