Lorman, MS —The Southern University Jaguars (11-9, 6-2) were outlasted by the Alcorn State Braves (7-13, 6-2) on Saturday evening inside the Dave Whitney Complex in Lorman, Mississippi by a score of 68-64.
 
The Basics

• Final Score: Southern 64, Alcorn State 68
• Records: Southern (11-9, 6-2 SWAC) | Alcorn State (7-13, 6-2 SWAC)
• Location: Lorman, MS – Dave Whitney Complex
• Series: Southern 42-21

 
How It Happened
First Half

• The Jaguars shot 8-23 from the field to open the half.
• SU was outscored 30-19 to open the game.
• The Jaguars were 3-of-15 from behind the three-point line shooting 20 percent.
• The Jags had eight bench points and two paint points in the first.

 
Second Half 

• Jayden Saddler scored 14 points to pace to Jags in the second half.
• The Jaguars shot 63 percent from the field in the second half.
• SU was 4-of-7 from the free-throw line.
• The Jags were able to capture their first lead of the game with 6:22 remaining in the game.
• Southern shot 70 percent from behind the arc in the second half going 7-of-10.

 
Top Performers

• Jayden Saddler finished with 18 points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals.
• Terrell Williams Jr. scored 12 points added by his three rebounds.
• Brendon Brooks shoots 4-of-4 from three with 12 points to go along with his four assists.

 
Next Up
The Jags will continue Southwestern Athletic Conference play on January 31, 2022, as they travel to Jackson, Mississippi for a contest against Jackson State. Tip-off will be 30-minutes following the women's game.
 
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