Southern Jaguars @ Florida A&M Rattlers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SOU | 36 | 37 | 73 |
FAMU | 26 | 44 | 70 |
Johnson scores 17, Southern defeats Florida A&M 73-70 to at least share SWAC championship
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Jordan Johnson had 17 points in Southern's 73-70 win over Florida A&M on Monday to clinch at least a tie for the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season championship.
Johnson went 6 of 12 from the field (5 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Jaguars (19-10, 14-2 SWAC). Michael Jacobs scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Brentay Noel shot 2 of 4 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to finish with nine points.
The Rattlers (13-15, 10-7) were led in scoring by Sterling Young, who finished with 20 points. Milton Matthews added 18 points for Florida A&M. Ja'Derryus Eatmon also had 11 points and three blocks.
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Southern's next game is Thursday against Alabama State at home. Florida A&M visits Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.
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2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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