Southern gets back on winning track by beating North Carolina Central

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Southern ended its first losing streak of the season when it defeated North Carolina Central 68-63 in the Global Sports Classic on Monday afternoon.

The Jaguars (8-4) lost back-to-back games against Memphis and Louisiana Tech last week before holding off the Eagles, who are 3-8 after losing their fourth straight.

Southern will play Omaha in the championship game of the visitors bracket of the classic at 3:30 p.m. CST Tuesday in its final game until next month.

“(UNCC) came out with a lot of energy,” Jaguars coach Roman Banks said. “They were more aggressive, but we just kept playing. We didn’t panic.

“It was a very tough, physical ballgame. And when you’re in a heavyweight fight, you try to make it through all 12 rounds. We were able to stand toe to toe with them, and we got the lead late in the first half and were able to keep it.”

Adrian Rodgers led Southern with 18 points, Jared Sam scored 15, Shawn Prudhomme had 12 and Trelun Banks 10.

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