South Alabama men’s basketball team is now on a two game winning streak. The Jaguars beat Arkansas St by the final of 82-62, picking up just their second road win of the season.
The game was never really in doubt. As the Jags took control of the game early and didn’t let up. There was only one tie in the game. Just, forty one seconds into the game the score was tied 2-2, after that the Jags never trailed.
South Alabama built a very comfortable lead in the 1st half, leading 44-30 at halftime. The Jaguars went into the half shooting 64% from the field and 62.5% from 3 point range. The Jags would continue to shoot 50% from the floor in the second half. They cooled off quite a bit behind the 3 point line shooting just 18% for the 2nd half.
The Jags would let Arkansas St cut the lead 9 at 44-35 with 18:19 left in the game. South Alabama would then slam the door on the Red Wolves, and extend the lead to 27 at 82-55 with 3:03 left in the game.
The Jags leading scorers were…
Isaiah Moore 23 points and 2 rebounds
Kevin Samuel 20 points and 7 rebounds
Owen White 11 points ( 9 from 3 point land ) and 4 rebounds
The Jaguars are playing for seeding in the Sunbelt Conference Tournament, with an overall record of 10-13 and 4-7 in conference play, are a 12 seed. If the Jags continue to win they could squeeze out a top 10 seed. That, is a very good possibility with seven conference games remaining. The Jags just need to continue to put the wins together and take care of their own business. There are still some tough games left. The Jaguars will continue their three game road trip by going to ULM Saturday, February 4th, and after that a rematch at Troy February 9th.
