Second half push leads Southern in win over Alabama State

By Stephen-Michael Thompson Jr

Posted on March 11, 2020

Darius Williams scored 15 points as Southern defeated Alabama State 67-53 in the SWAC quarterfinals on Tuesday night.

THE JAGS ARE HEADED TO BIRMINGHAM!! Final from Baton Rouge tonight, Southern defeats Alabama State 67-53. The Jags will be back in action on Friday as they play Texas Southern in the Semifinals of the SWAC Tournament in Birmingham.#SUBasketball #Family #KeepThePressure #ProwlOn pic.twitter.com/JmnOMzFeNX

— SU Men's Basketball (@JaguarHoops) March 11, 2020

Jayden Saddler scored 14 points for the Jaguars. Micah Bradford scored 12 with six rebounds and Damiree Burns with 10 points with seven rebounds.

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Ahsante Shivers, whose 10 points per game entering the matchup led the Jaguars, was just 1-of-6 shooting. Despite that, the Jags outscored the Hornets by 13 points in the second half after ending the first half with a one-point lead.

Kevion Stewart had 10 points for the Hornets as only one player scored in double figures. No starter scored over six points.

Southern advances to play No. 3-seed Texas Southern in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday.

Second half push leads Southern in win over Alabama State