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Jacobs’ 21 help Southern knock off Alabama State 71-64

By The Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Michael Jacobs had 21 points in Southern’s 71-64 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday night.

Jacobs had five rebounds and five assists for the Jaguars (14-16, 10-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Terrance Dixon Jr. scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and five blocks. Cam Amboree had 11 points.

Asjon Anderson finished with 13 points for the Hornets (10-20, 7-10). Alabama State also got 11 points from Tyler Byrd. Jerquarius Stanback also had nine points, eight rebounds, two steals and four blocks.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch in the women’s NCAA Tournament

By The Associated Press
All four No. 1 seeds remain alive but one No. 2 seed has departed as the NCAA Tournament in women's basketball heads to the regional semifinals. Defending national champion UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas are the top seeds in their respective regions and all advanced to the Sweet 16 without much trouble. The tournament's big surprise is Virginia, the first women's team ever to go from the First Four to the Sweet 16. Virginia edged Arizona State 57-55 in the First Four and outlasted Georgia 82-73 in overtime in the round of 64. Then the Cavaliers pulled off an 83-75, double-overtime stunner over Iowa, the No. 2 seed in the Sacramento 4 Region. UConn is seeking its 13th national title. UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are attempting to return to the Final Four as well. The annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament opens the door for thousands of fans to fill out brackets and take a shot at winning the office pool.
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