DENVER (AP) — Gary Redus hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:25 remaining and South Alabama fought back from a 14-point halftime deficit to edge Denver 48-47 Sunday.
The Jaguars (11-14, 5-9 Sun Belt) outscored the Pioneers 15-7 in the final 7:08 to end Denver’s 16-game home winning streak against conference opponents.
Augustine Rubit, who had 14 points and 16 rebounds, scored on a putback with 34.1 seconds left to give South Alabama a 48-45 lead before Denver (13-14, 9-5) went to the foul line with a chance to tie it.
Brian Stafford missed the first of three free throws with 7.6 seconds remaining before making the next two.
