The Southern Jaguars secured a 87-82 win over the Prairie View A&M Panthers, led by Terrance Dixon Jr.'s impressive 24 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Dontae Horne's remarkable 46 points for Prairie View A&M, the Jaguars' balanced attack and 49 second-half points proved too much for the Panthers. Southern shot 44.7% from the field, while Prairie View A&M managed 41.9%. The Jaguars also outrebounded the Panthers 38-32, including 12 offensive boards.
Dontae Horne's 46 Points Mark the Highest Scoring Performance of the Season
The game was closely contested throughout, with the Prairie View A&M Panthers taking a 40-38 lead into halftime. However, the Southern Jaguars came out strong in the second half, scoring 49 points to overcome the deficit. The Jaguars' Cam Amboree and Michael Jacobs chipped in with 16 and 15 points, respectively, to support Dixon Jr.'s efforts. Prairie View A&M's Tai'Reon Joseph added 14 points, while Cory Wells contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds. The Panthers' 46.5% 3-point shooting kept them in the game, but ultimately, they fell short. The Jaguars' 18 assists, including 7 from Terrance Dixon Jr., helped them maintain a high level of efficiency on offense.
Dontae Horne's 46 points for Prairie View A&M were the highlight of the game, as he shot 15-27 from the field and 5-10 from beyond the arc. Terrance Dixon Jr. led the Southern Jaguars with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9-17 from the field. Cam Amboree added 16 points on 6-12 shooting, while Michael Jacobs scored 15 points on 5-10 shooting. For Prairie View A&M, Tai'Reon Joseph scored 14 points, and Cory Wells contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds. The top performers combined for 121 points, with Horne and Dixon Jr. accounting for 70 of those.
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The Southern Jaguars outrebounded Prairie View A&M 38-32, including 12 offensive boards. The Jaguars also shot 44.7% from the field, compared to Prairie View A&M's 41.9%. The Panthers, however, made 12 3-pointers, shooting 46.5% from beyond the arc. Southern committed 14 turnovers, while Prairie View A&M had 12. The Jaguars' 18 assists, including 7 from Terrance Dixon Jr., helped them maintain a high level of efficiency on offense. Prairie View A&M's Dontae Horne attempted 27 field goals, making 15 of them.
The CHD Scout predicted a Prairie View A&M win by 3.4 points, with a predicted score of 80-76. However, the actual result was a 5-point win for Southern, making the prediction incorrect. The CHD Scout model underestimated the Jaguars' offense, which scored 87 points, and overestimated the Panthers' defense, which allowed 49 second-half points. The model also failed to account for Terrance Dixon Jr.'s dominant performance, which included 24 points and 11 rebounds. The prediction comparison highlights the challenges of forecasting college basketball games, where individual performances can greatly impact the outcome.
The win improves Southern's record to 12-13, while Prairie View A&M falls to 9-16. This game was classified as a Quad 4 game for both teams, with Southern's current NET ranking at 285 and Prairie View A&M's at 328. The loss does not significantly harm Prairie View A&M's resume, given the opponent's similar NET ranking. However, the win is a valuable addition to Southern's resume, as they look to improve their tournament chances. The Jaguars' Quad 4 record now stands at 4-10, while Prairie View A&M's Quad 4 record is 2-12. The Panthers must focus on their remaining games to improve their overall record and NET ranking.
The Southern Jaguars will face their next opponent on February 17, while the Prairie View A&M Panthers want to bounce back on February 18. Both teams must prepare for their upcoming games, as they strive to improve their records and tournament prospects. With 5-7 games remaining in the regular season, every win is crucial for these teams.