Jalen Langsy absolutely went off for 27 points, powering South Alabama past Loyola Marymount 79-72 on Thursday. This wasn’t just another game, it was a pivotal early season battle, and the Jaguars really needed that W to get back to .500.
Langsy Was Unstoppable, But Goldstein Delivered the Knockout Punch
Seriously, Langsy was a force. He started hot with 13 points in the first half, putting South Alabama up 39-34 at the break. But the real game-changer? That came from Aaron Goldstein. He wasn’t just dropping dimes, he was draining buckets, finishing with an incredible 23 points on 8 for 12 shooting from the field, including a ridiculous 5 for 9 from beyond the arc. And it was Goldstein who sealed the deal, hitting a clutch layup with 17:12 left in the game that gave South Alabama a 41-39 lead they never gave back. How huge is that in a tight contest? Stephen Williams also came up big with 18 points, shooting 8 of 13 from the field and 2 of 3 from the line. The offense was clicking when it mattered most.
Loyola Marymount Fought Hard, But Can’t Break Through
Loyola Marymount didn’t just roll over, though. Zion Sensley led the Lions with a solid 15 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and even swatted away two shots. Jevon Porter also chipped in with 14 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks of his own. Jasai Miles had 14 points and dished out seven assists, trying to keep his team in the fight. They battled, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Langsy’s explosion and Goldstein’s clutch play. This loss stings for the Lions, who are now staring at a tough 1-3 record to start the season.
This victory pushes South Alabama to a much-needed 2-2 record, preventing a disastrous 1-3 start. They’ve shown they can get it done when the pressure’s on, especially with Langsy lighting up the scoreboard. Loyola Marymount, sitting at 1-3, has some serious work to do. They need to figure out how to close out games and turn those close contests into wins if they want to get their season back on track. Big questions for both teams as they continue their early season grind.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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