Southern University has won three consecutive games in the preseason so far. Their first game against Mississippi State started this winning streak. They then went on to beat Tulane in a foul dragout and Dillard University.
On Tuesday November 29, 2015 Southern University played the Bleu Devils of Dillard University. The Jaguars destroyed the Bleu Devils, beating them by 15 points. Midway through the first half, 6’4 senior guard Adrian Rodgers scored a three pointer that put the Jaguars up by 6 points. Southern led by as much as 12 in the first half. Dillard slowly crept back but would get no closer than six points.
Dillard (5-3) apart of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference brought their charged level defense to put Southern at a disadvantage in the post but failed when coming from the arc.
The F.G. Clark Activity Center was filled with chaos as the Jaguars played the Bleu Devils. Southern shot over 50 percent from the 3 point line. Four southern players ended the game in double digit range; Adrian Rogers ended the game with 20 points and five rebounds. Senior forward Shawn Prudhomme scored 18 points while Chris Thomas added 12 to the Jaguar’s victory. Southern scored 25 points off of the Bleu Devils turnovers.
Dillard tried to increase their point range before the half but unfortunately, Southern took the lead 39-30.
“We work on our shots in practice. When we get shots in the game, we shoot them like we do in practice,” said junior guard Trelun Banks.
Banks went 6 for 11 for the night and sailed 3-8 three pointers for the night to add 20 points on the board.
Dillard zoned the Jaguars, which is typically unusual for college basketball and kept them from scoring in the post very well. Southern was forced to adjust to the change and was forced to adapt to the situation amongst them. Another challenge that aroused was a multiple number of injuries.
6’9 forward Tony Nunn and D’Adrian Allen didn’t play their normal number of minutes.
“This team is ready for a couple of days off. It’s been an emotional ride for us,” said head coach Roman Banks.
Junior forward Demetric Austin scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while freshman guard Montrey Thomas added 12 points for the Bleu Devils.
Southern (3-1) increases their nom-conference wins and they are set to take place on Monday November 30th at F.G. Clark Activity Center against Paul Quinn College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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“Third times a charm:” Jagaurs slide pass Dillard
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