Andrews leads way as S. Alabama runs away from Mobile 71-49
MOBILE, Ala. -- Jordan Andrews scored 18 points, Josh Ajayi scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and South Alabama defeated NAIA member Mobile 71-49 on Monday night in the Jaguars home opener.
Mobile proved scrappy in the first half and trailed 29-25 at halftime. But Andrews took over and scored 10 points during a 17-4 South Alabama run to start the second half and put the Jaguars up 46-29 with a 3-pointer with 15:41 remaining.
Nick Davis added 13 points and six rebounds and Rodrick Sikes scored 12 for South Alabama (1-1).
JaBarie Escoffery scored 12 points shooting 6 for 9 from the floor and Tyler Williams added 12 for the Rams.
The Jaguars lead all-time series against Mobile 4-0, and the game marked the first meeting of the schools since South Alabama's 74-63 win against Mobile on Nov. 16, 2011.
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2019-2020 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 12-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Georgia State | 11-6 | 1.5 | 18-10 |
| Texas State | 11-6 | 1.5 | 18-10 |
| South Alabama | 10-7 | 2.5 | 17-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 10-7 | 2.5 | 16-12 |
| Appalachian State | 9-8 | 3.5 | 15-13 |
| UT Arlington | 9-8 | 3.5 | 13-15 |
| Arkansas State | 7-10 | 5.5 | 15-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-10 | 5.5 | 14-14 |
| Louisiana | 6-10 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Troy | 5-12 | 7.5 | 9-19 |
| UL Monroe | 4-13 | 8.5 | 8-18 |