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Southern University

2 Joe Manning vs LCU
77
Winner Southern U. SU 6-11,2-2 SWAC
73
Bethune-Cookman BCU 5-11,2-1 SWAC
Winner
Southern U. SU
6-11,2-2 SWAC
77
Final
73
Bethune-Cookman BCU
5-11,2-1 SWAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Southern U. SU 36 41 77
Bethune-Cookman BCU 44 29 73

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Rodney Kirschner Deputy Athletics Director | Director of Strategic Communications | Sports Information Director

Jaguars Clawed Wildcats in Hard-Fought Road Victory

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Southern University men's basketball delivered a poised and resilient performance Monday night, closing strong down the stretch to earn a 77-73 road victory over Bethune-Cookman at Moore Gymnasium in a tightly contested SWAC match up. 

The Jaguars (6–11, 2–2 SWAC) overcame an eight-point halftime deficit and showcased composure in key moments, outscoring the Wildcats 41-29 in the second half to secure the conference road win. Southern made timely plays on both ends and executed at the free-throw line late to seal the victory.

Malek Abdelgowad led the Jaguars with a game-high 21 points, attacking the paint and converting 9-of-11 free throws while pulling down a team-high 18 rebounds for a dominant double-double performance. Abdelgowad's physical presence and relentless effort proved pivotal in the closing minutes. 

Michael Jacobs added 20 points, knocking down 8-of-11 from the free throw line and delivered the finishing touches by converting two free throws in the final seconds. 

Southern's depth once again played a major role, as the Jaguars' bench accounted for 42 points, Joe Manning finished with 14 points and connected on three three-pointers. Ashton Magee chipped in five points, highlighted by a key basket around the 3:28 mark. DaMariee Jones added nine points and five rebounds going 4-of-5 from the floor. 

The Jaguars dominated the glass, out rebounded the Wildcats 41-37, and generated 21 second-chance points. Consistently extending possessions and wearing down the Wildcats inside. Southern also scored 34 points in the paint and remained aggressive throughout the night. 

GAME NOTES
  • Southern shot 37.9 percent (25-of-66) from the floor, 31.3 percent (5-of-16) from the 3-point line and 73.3percent (22-of-30) from the free-throw line
  • The Jaguars grabbed 41 rebounds, with 24 coming on the defensive glass
  • Malek Abdelgowad came off the bench with a career-high  21 points and 18 rebounds 
  • Michael Jacobs finished with 20 points
  • Joe Manning contributed 14 points off the bench
  • Southern finished with 42 bench points, 34 points in the paint, 21 second chance points, 11 points off 16 Wildcats turnovers, six fast break points
  • Bethune went 25-of-54 from the floor (46.3 percent), 6-of-21 (28.6 percent) from 3-point line and 17-of-21(81 percent) from the charity stripe
  • The Wildcats grabbed 37 rebounds, with 29 coming on the defensive end
  • Jakobi Heady paced BCU with 21 points
  • Quentin Heady added 17 points and eight rebounds
  • BCU finished with 32 points in the paint, 15 fast break points, 14 bench points, 11 off 10 SU turnovers and four second chance points 
 
UP NEXT
The Jaguars will be back in action Saturday afternoon when they travel to Grambling State for a 4:00 PM tip-off on SWACTV
 
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