Back to the South Alabama Jaguars Newsfeed

South Alabama cools Chattanooga, wins tourney opener 73-54

Related Topics: Jaguar

MOBILE, Ala. -- Josh Ajayi scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and South Alabama held Chattanooga to under 30 percent shooting from the field as the Jaguars rolled to a 73-54 victory in a first-round game in their own tournament Friday night.

For South Alabama the game marked the first time this season the Jaguars or their opponent has not scored 100 point or more. The Jaguars fell at Auburn, 101-58 in their opener and beat Huntingdon 106-76.

Herb McGee and Jordan Andrews each hit 3-pointers and Ajayi threw down a dunk as South Alabama capped a 37-22 first-half advantage.