TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Jordan Johnson had 17 points in Southern's 73-70 win over Florida A&M on Monday to clinch at least a tie for the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season championship.

Johnson went 6 of 12 from the field (5 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Jaguars (19-10, 14-2 SWAC). Michael Jacobs scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Brentay Noel shot 2 of 4 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to finish with nine points.

The Rattlers (13-15, 10-7) were led in scoring by Sterling Young, who finished with 20 points. Milton Matthews added 18 points for Florida A&M. Ja'Derryus Eatmon also had 11 points and three blocks.

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Southern's next game is Thursday against Alabama State at home. Florida A&M visits Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

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