GRAMBLING, La. | Southern University men's basketball delivered a commanding performance Saturday afternoon, using relentless defense, balanced scoring, and transition offense to earn a 71-53 rivalry victory over Grambling State at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. 

The Jaguars (7–11, 3–2 SWAC) set the tone early and never looked back, building a 34-22 halftime lead before opening the second half with a decisive run to take full control of the contest. Southern's energy and execution on both ends fueled one of its most complete performances of conference play.

Southern's defensive pressure proved overwhelming, as the Jaguars forced 23 turnovers and converted them into 29 points, while also generating 24 fast-break points to consistently punish Grambling mistakes. The Jaguars limited the Tigers to 31.8 percent shooting and just 18.8 percent from three-point range. 

Fazl Oshodi led SU with 16 points, knocking down three three-pointers and adding timely baskets during key momentum swings. Michael Jacobs contributed 14 points and nine assists, orchestrating the offense and igniting multiple fast-break opportunities. 

Southern's balance was on full display, as four Jaguars scored in double figures. AJ Barnes finished with 10 points and five steals. While Terrance Dixon Jr. added 10 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting. DaMariee Jones anchored the paint with nine rebounds, three blocks and relentless defensive effort.

• Southern shot 44.6 percent (25-of-56) from the floor, 36.4 percent (8-of-22) from the 3-point line and 59.1percent (13-of-22) from the free-throw line
• The Jaguars grabbed 32 rebounds, with 22 coming on the defensive glass
• Fazl Oshodi finished with team high 16 points and three rebounds 
• Michael Jacobs finished with 14 points and nine assists
• AJ Barnes added 10 points, six steals and five assists. Terrance Dixon Jr. finished with 10 points, three rebounds and two blocks
• Southern finished with 34 points in the paint, 29 points off 23 Tigers turnovers, 24 fast break points, 15 bench points and eight second chance points
• Grambling went 14-of-44 from the floor (31.8 percent), 3-of-16 (18.8 percent) from 3-point line and 22-of-32 (68.8 percent) from the charity stripe
• The Tigers grabbed 38 rebounds, with 26 coming on the defensive end
• Derrius Ward paced GCU with 11 points
• Jamil Muttilib added 10 points, four rebounds and Jimel Lane finished with 10 points, five rebounds
• GSU finished with 32 bench points, 22 points in the paint, 12 second chance points, 10 fast break points and eight points off 13 SU turnovers