Southern Jaguars @ Grambling Tigers
Johnson's 22 help Southern beat Grambling 71-64
ByData Skrive
Feb 22, 2026, 08:07 pm
GRAMBLING, La. -- — Jordan Johnson's 22 points helped Southern defeat Grambling 71-64 on Saturday.
Johnson shot 8 for 12, including 6 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Jaguars (18-9, 13-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Cam Amboree scored 13 points, shooting 6 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Michael Jacobs had 12 points and shot 4 of 11 from the field and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.
The Tigers (9-18, 6-8) were led by Chilaydrien Newton, who posted 13 points. Kintavious Dozier added 11 points for Grambling. Mikale Stevenson had 11 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Grambling, LA
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern 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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