Alabama A&M Bulldogs @ Texas Southern Tigers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
AAMU | 31 | 23 | 54 |
TXSO | 29 | 48 | 77 |
Texas Southern blows past Alabama A&M in 2nd half, 77-54
HOUSTON -- Coleman Orlando scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Southwest Athletic Conference leader Texas Southern caught fire in the second half to thump Alabama A&M, 77-54 on Saturday night.
The Tigers trailed by two at the break, but David Blanks changed that 12 seconds into the second half, drilling a 3-pointer that put Texas Southern on top, 32-31. The 23-point margin was the largest of the game and came on a Jerron Martin 3-pointer with eight seconds left to put an exclamation point on the victory.
Chris Thomas scored 15 points and distributed 10 assists for Texas Southern (15-12, 14-1 SWAC). Derrick Griffin scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Texas Southern outrebounded the Bulldogs, 38-29.
Nicholas West scored 21 points to pace Alabama A&M (9-15, 5-10). Ladarius Tabb contributed 17 points.
Texas Southern closes its home schedule against Alabama State Monday, then plays Southern and Alcorn State on the road.
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Grady Dale
Referee:John Heatly
Referee:Kevin Chambliss
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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