| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMU | 27 | 52 | 79 |
| USA | 49 | 40 | 89 |
Ajayi lifts South Alabama over Alabama A&M 89-79
MOBILE, Ala. -- Josh Ajayi had 24 points as South Alabama defeated Alabama A&M 89-79 on Tuesday night.
Chad Lott had 17 points for South Alabama (6-4). KK Curry added 15 points and Trhae Mitchell had 4 points, five assists and five blocks.
Garrett Hicks had 16 points for the Bulldogs (2-7). Cameron Alford and Jalen Johnson each added 13 points.
TJ Parham, who was second on the Bulldogs in scoring entering the contest with 10 points per game, was just 1 of 9 from the field.
South Alabama faces Appalachian State at home on Thursday. Alabama A&M faces North Alabama at home on Friday.
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Men's College Basketball News
Harris' buzzer beater lifts American over Loyola (MD) in 3OT
— Jamir Harris scored a career-high 33 points and his 3-pointer at the buzzer sent American past Loyola (MD) 81-79 in triple overtime on Sunday night.
McCoy scores 14 to lift Boston U past Lafayette 64-61
— Javante McCoy posted 14 points as Boston University narrowly defeated Lafayette 64-61 on Sunday night.
Krikke carries Valparaiso past Illinois State 70-66
— Ben Krikke scored a career-high 25 points plus 15 rebounds as Valparaiso rallied past Illinois State 70-66 on Sunday.
2020-2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 3-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-0 | 0.5 | 4-0 |
| Jackson State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 2-5 |
| Southern | 3-1 | 0.5 | 3-5 |
| Alcorn State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 3-6 |
| Grambling | 3-3 | 1.5 | 5-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-3 | 2 | 3-11 |
| Texas Southern | 1-2 | 2 | 3-7 |
| Alabama State | 1-5 | 3.5 | 1-5 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 4 | 0-13 |
2020-2021 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 6-2 | - | 12-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Georgia State | 2-3 | 2.5 | 8-4 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 3 | 9-8 |
| Troy | 1-5 | 4 | 6-9 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Texas State | 5-1 | - | 11-4 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Little Rock | 4-4 | 2 | 8-7 |
| UT Arlington | 4-4 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Arkansas State | 2-4 | 3 | 5-8 |
| UL Monroe | 2-6 | 4 | 4-11 |