South Alabama suffered a heartbreaking 93-92 overtime loss to Texas State on Saturday, despite a near-record performance by Barry Dunning, who scored a career-high 46 points. Dunning’s efforts were not enough to keep the Jaguars in first place in the Sun Belt Conference, as they moved to second place behind James Madison. Despite Dunning’s remarkable scoring, South Alabama struggled defensively, allowing Texas State to secure the win with a last-second layup.
Coach Richie Riley expressed disappointment in his team’s defensive performance, noting that they did not guard effectively. Dunning’s 46-point game tied a school record and was one of the top performances in NCAA Division I men’s basketball this season. Despite his impressive showing, South Alabama couldn’t secure the win.
The loss dropped the Jaguars into a three-way tie for second place in the conference with Arkansas State and Troy, setting up an intense final week of the regular season. With two games remaining, South Alabama will look to regain their defensive focus and secure their position heading into the Sun Belt tournament.
Despite the tough loss, Dunning’s performance was praised by his coach and teammates, emphasizing that he is one of the top players in the conference. South Alabama will look to bounce back in their upcoming games against Southern Miss and Louisiana as they aim to position themselves for success in the postseason.
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