TUCSON, Ariz. – Southern University pulled off one of the most impressive road wins in program history Tuesday night, holding off Arizona 63–57 at McKale Center in front of 5,245 fans. The Lady Jaguars never trailed in the game and controlled the tempo for all four quarters against the Pac-12 program.

Southern opened with a strong defensive first quarter to take a 16–11 lead and carried momentum into halftime behind balanced scoring and disciplined half-court execution. A key third-quarter stretch saw Southern withstand Arizona's best run and answer with timely baskets to maintain control.

Southern built its largest lead of the game at 11 points midway through the fourth quarter and sealed the victory at the free-throw line in the final minute. The Jaguars went 8 of 10 at the stripe for the game, including key late makes.

Keys to Victory

1. Defensive Consistency for 40 Minutes
Southern held Arizona to just 41 percent shooting from the field and 23 percent from behind the arc, neutralizing Arizona's perimeter attack.

2. Winning the Efficiency Battle
The Jaguars shot 44 percent overall and 50 percent inside the arc, generating high-percentage looks throughout the night.

3. Discipline at the Free-Throw Line
Southern went 8-for-10 (80%) at the charity stripe, including late-game makes that sealed the win.

4. Control Without Trailing
Southern led for 16:50 of game time and never trailed, an extraordinary feat in a hostile road environment

By the Numbers

Final Score: Southern 63, Arizona 57

Shooting:

Southern: 25-57 FG (44%)

Arizona: 21-51 FG (41%) 

Three-Point Shooting:

Southern: 5-17 (29%)

Arizona: 3-13 (23%) 

Free Throws:

Southern: 8-10 (80%)

Arizona: 12-17 (71%)

Scoring by Quarter (Southern): 16 – 11 – 20 – 16
Largest Lead: Southern by 11, 4th quarter
Time With the Lead: Southern 16:50 | Arizona 1:30
Attendance: 5,245 at McKale Center 

Next Up: Showdown in H-Town

 The Jaguars will return home for a couple days before heading to Houston, Texas to take on the University of Houston on Sunday afternoon at 2 PM inside Fertitta Center. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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