Southern Jaguars @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Williams scores 21 to help Louisiana Tech top Southern 74-59
RUSTON, La. -- — Cobe Williams scored 21 points to help Louisiana Tech defeat Southern 74-59 on Friday night.
Williams also had seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals for the Bulldogs (6-2). Keaston Willis scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Dravon Mangum was 3 of 4 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.
The Jaguars (3-5) were led by Brion Whitley, who recorded 16 points. Tyrone Lyons added 14 points, nine rebounds and three steals for Southern. Festus Ndumanya also had 10 points.
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Game Information
Ruston, LA
Referee:Doug George
Referee:Gary Maxwell
Referee:Alexander Thompson
2025-26 Standings
| 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 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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