LORMAN, MS -- Three players scored in double figures led by senior guard Amani Mcwain as the Jaguars blows past the Lady Braves by 25 points inside Davey Whitney Complex on the campus of Alcorn State University. Final score was 65-40.

The Jaguars continue their defensive intensity, reeking havoc on Alcorn's offense, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on them. SU forced 18 turnovers in the three quarters, giving them a 25-point lead going into the fourth quarter.

Mcwain led the Jaguars with team-high 13 points and 3 rebounds all in nineteen minutes of play. Raven White added eleven points along with a game-high nine rebounds. Genovea Johnson chipped in 10 points, three rebounds and three steals in a team-high twenty-five minutes of play.

The Lady Jaguars defense forced the Lady Braves to 17 turnovers, picking up 15 points off turnovers. SU played all 16 players with 14 landing in the scoring column. Southern shot a whopping 42 percent for the game (26-61) and 37 percent from behind the arc (6-16). SU shot 37 percent from the charity stripe finishing (7-19).

Za'Nyia White was the only Lady Brave to finish the day in double-digits with 14 points and three boards. 

UP NEXT
Southern will return to action on Monday, January 31st as they travel north on Hwy 55 to take on the Lady Tigers of Jackson State inside the Williams Assembly Center on the campus of Jackson State University. Tip off is slated for 5:30 PM.
 
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