SAN MARCOS, Texas | South Alabama extended their season-high winning streak to five Wednesday night, defeating Texas State, 76-67, at the Strahan Arena.
The Jaguars improved to 16-14 (9-8 Sun Belt), and the Bobcats fell to 13-17 (6-11 SBC).
Isaiah Moore led the all players with 22 points and seven assists, including going 4-of-4 from the free throw line.
Kevin Samuel added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds to go along with four blocks and a season-high four made free throws.
GAME FACTS (HOW IT HAPPENED)
- The Jags jumped out to a 10-4 lead in the first three minutes of the game.
- South led by three, 22-19 after a layup from Tyrell Jones at the 10-minute mark.
- Their largest lead came after a 3-pointer from Greg Parham II to put the Jags up 31-23 with 4:50 to play.
- The Jaguars shot 56% (5-of-9) from beyond the arc in the first half.
- South Alabama continued to lead by five, 43-38, with 15:48 to go.
- The Jags extended their lead to 15 after a 3-pointer from Jones at the 12:38 mark, 53-38, which capped a 15-to-5 run.
- South Alabama continued to lead by double-digits for the next four minutes.
- For the final seven minutes, the closest the Bobcats came was seven points.
NOTES
- The win is South Alabama's first true away victory versus Texas State.
- Seven different Jags scored in the first half.
- South Alabama made 9-of-10 free throws in the second half.
- The Jaguars shot their highest percentage from beyond the arc this season, 55.6%.
- For the seventh game of the past nine, the Jaguars never trailed. They have an 8-1 record in that span.
- Samuel recorded his 10th double-double of the season.
QUOTABLE
Head Coach
Richie Riley:
"Tough, gritty win on the road. Our guys showed a ton of toughness and poise to finish the game off tonight. I'm really proud of the competitive fight we played with for the entire 40 minutes."
UP NEXT
The Jaguars have their final regular-season game on Friday, as they travel to take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Cajundome. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
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