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SWAC Tournament - Southern Downs Jackson State 69-63 - Match Report
Jackson State was victimized for 22 points and 11 rebounds by Jared Sam as Southern defeated them 69-63 in NCAA action on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Southern were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Southern got 14 points from Shawn Prudhomme and another 10 points from Chris Thomas. Trelun Banks contributed 5 assists, while Jared Sam cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Jackson State got 13 points from Maurice Rivers in a losing cause and another 12 points from Yettra Specks. Maurice Rivers contributed 3 assists for them, while Janarius Middleton had 7 rebounds.
Southern trailed at halftime, 34-26.
Southern had a 41-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.