Southern hangs on for 73-70 win over Tulane

Kevin Cross made a jump shot with 20 seconds remaining to pull Tulane within 3 of Southern, but the Jaguars were able to hold off the Green Wave for a 73-70 win on Saturday

NEW ORLEANS -- Jayden Saddler had 13 points and 11 assistants and Southern edged Tulane 73-70 on Saturday.

P.J. Byrd had 12 points, nine assists and six rebounds for Southern (1-1). Tyrone Lyons added 12 points. Brion Whitley had 11 points.

Kevin Cross had 20 points for the Green Wave (1-1). Jalen Cook added 19 points and seven assists. Jaylen Forbes had 12 points.

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