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Combs carries Texas Southern over Alabama A&M 66-61

Published Mar. 4, 2019 11:56 p.m. ET

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Jeremy Combs recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds to lift Texas Southern to a 66-61 win over Alabama A&M on Monday night, the Tigers' 10th consecutive victory.

Jalyn Patterson had 15 points and eight rebounds for Texas Southern (18-11, 13-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference).

The Tigers forced a season-high 25 turnovers.

Andre Kennedy tied a career high with 26 points and had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (5-25, 4-12), whose losing streak reached six games. He also committed nine turnovers. Brandon Wright added eight points and 10 rebounds. Brandon Miller had six rebounds.

The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Bulldogs this season. Texas Southern defeated Alabama A&M 84-74 on Feb. 4. Texas Southern plays Alcorn State at home on Thursday. Alabama A&M faces Jackson State on the road on Thursday.

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