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.

After Redus missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 6.4 seconds left, the Pioneers collected the rebound but couldn’t get off another shot.

Tim Williams added 14 points for South Alabama.

Chase Hallam led Denver with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

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