SOUTH ALABAMA 72, COPPIN STATE 62

Olsen’s 25 lead South Alabama past Coppin State 72-62

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Adam Olsen scored 25 points as South Alabama beat Coppin State 72-62 on Saturday.

South Alabama basketball tops Coppin State 72-62, ties best start in program history

Adam Olsen scored 25 points as unbeaten South Alabama topped Coppin State 72-62 in the Showdown at St. Pete on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla.Olsen made six 3-pointers for the Jaguars, who are 5-0 this season. That ties for the best start in program history, previously reached in 1982-83 and 2016-17.

SOUTH ALABAMA 72, COPPIN STATE 62

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South Alabama Jaguars play the Coppin State Eagles

Coppin State Eagles (0-5) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (4-0)

South Alabama Looks to Stay Unbeaten in St.Pete Finale Saturday

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – South Alabama looks to remain unbeaten Saturday morning and continue its best start in nine years as the Jaguars take on Coppin State in the final game of the Showdown in St. Pete. Tipoff is set for 10 a.m. CT with streaming available on YouTube.