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Southern Falls 90-88 to Texas Southern - Recap

Southern was burned for 36 points by Demontrae Jefferson on Thursday as Texas Southern picked up a 90-88 win at Clark Center.

Donte Clark had 28 points for Texas Southern and Derrick Bruce chipped in with 9 points. Demontrae Jefferson had 3 assists for them, while Donte Clark was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Southern got 25 points from Jared Sam in a losing cause and another 15 points from Chris Thomas. Eddie Reese contributed 15 assists for them, while Jared Sam had 15 rebounds.

Texas Southern was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-33.

Texas Southern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Alcorn State. Southern will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Prairie View A&M.