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SWAC Tournament - Jackson State Falls 62-60 to Southern - Recap
Southern grabbed a 62-60 win over Jackson State on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Eddie Reese at Clark Center.
Southern earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.0-point spread.
Southern got 12 points from Jared Sam and another 9 points from Jamar Sandifer. Eddie Reese contributed 4 assists, while Emanual Shepherd cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Jackson State got 17 points from Paris Collins in a losing cause and another 9 points from Demetrice Clopton. Maurice Rivers contributed 3 assists for them, while Lemmie Howard had 6 rebounds.
Southern was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.