After a down to the wire victory against Grambling State, the Southern University faced off against their SWAC rivals, the Jackson State Tigers.
The last time the Jaguars faced the JSU Tigers on January 9, they lost 65-61. However in this second meeting, the Jags not only redeemed themselves, but left F. G. Clark Activity Center with their first win live on ESPN defeating the Jackson State Tigers 88-75.
At the beginning of the first half, the Jags and Tigers fought aggressively to control the tempo of the game as it ended in a 3-point lead favoring the Jags 37-34.
Forward Shawn Prudhomme showcased his defensive skill set with 3 blocks, and managed to score 7 points offensively. Prudhomme ended the night with 6 total rebounds, 4 blocks and 19 points, shooting 6 of 13 from the field. Not only that, he also played a non-stop 40 minutes on the night. When asked about the teams ability to close the game out, Prudhomme replied that the team collective kept fighting.
“I love the energy. Everybody comes in giving their 110, not just 100,” said Prudhomme.
While Prudhomme’s defensive effort sparked a surge of energy for the Jags, Guard Christopher Thomas came out with a spark of his own; grabbing 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 10 points in the first half; including one shot from behind the arch.
He went on to end the game with 17 points shooting 7 of 13 from the field. Guard Tre’lun Banks started off slow in point production but was able to contribute 5 assists.
However, in the second half Banks and Forward Jared Sam picked up the pace collectively with 23 points and 14 much needed rebounds. Sam also played a full game tallying up 40 minutes of play. He explained that being more active then the other team is key to victory.
“Determination … I like the energy and I would like to keep this energy as we go on the road,” said Sam.
Southern University Men’s Basketball has been playing fundamentally sound basketball in their last two games. The team seems to be clicking on all cylinders, gaining team chemistry, trusting their coaches’ play calling and executing down the stretch to keep up their level of play. When asked how he feels about team’s overall production this season, Head Coach Roman Banks stated, “I see determination…seeing a bunch of guys focusing in as one heart beat.”
The Jaguars move on to face University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Saturday, February 11 in Pinebluff, Arkansas and Monday, February 13. in Itta Bena, MS. vs. Mississippi Valley State.
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High Energy: 2nd half spark leads Jaguars to victory
February 7, 2017
Senior Guard Tre’lun Banks drive to the basket against Jackson State’s Yettra Speck on Monday, February 7 in F.G. Clark Activity center.
Junior Guard LaQuentin Collins shoots the jumper over Jackson State’s Edric Dennis on Monday, February 7 in F.G. Clark Activity center.
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