Bethune-Cookman took down Southern, one of many SWAC’s high groups, by a rating of 73-58 on Thursday night, advancing to the SWAC Match semifinals. The Wildcats went into the break main by two factors, after which outscored the Jags 44-31 over the ultimate 20 minutes to safe the win.
Dhashon Dyson led the way in which for Bethune-Cookman, placing up a game-high 20 factors. Dyson was not the only contributor although. The Wildcats’ offense delivered from many fronts, pouring in 1.13 factors per possession on 51% capturing from the sector. Their aggressive play paid off, as they drew 22 fouls on the protection, which led to 21 factors on 81% capturing from the charity stripe.
Tidjiane Dioumassi scored 17 factors, whereas Derrick Tezeno added one other 10 to cleared the path for Southern. As a staff, the Jags had some offensive struggles, scoring simply 0.88 factors per possession on 35% capturing from the sector. It was a forgettable recreation from three-point vary because the staff collectively shot 2-of-18 from deep.
BCU’s bench outscored SU’s bench 32 to 18
Southern scored under 60 factors for the ninth time this season
The sport had 9 lead modifications and 5 ties
The Wildcats’ subsequent check is a matchup with No. 1 Grambling State at Bartow Area on March 15. This night’s defeat was one other robust end result for Southern. It had misplaced in its final outing in opposition to Alabama A&M and was trying to rebound. The Jags finish their season underneath first 12 months head coach Kevin Johnson.
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