JACKSON, MS -- The Southern University women's basketball team hits the road Thursday, January 29th, traveling to Jackson, Mississippi, for a key Southwestern Athletic Conference match-up against the Jackson State Lady Tigers. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

The contest renews one of the SWAC's most familiar rivalries, with both teams looking to gain momentum as conference play intensifies. Southern enters the match-up focused on sharpening execution away from home and continuing to build consistency on both ends of the floor.

The Lady Jaguars have relied on balanced scoring and defensive pressure throughout the season, using tempo and physicality to challenge opponents. Controlling the pace, limiting turnovers, and capitalizing on transition opportunities will be critical for Southern against a Jackson State team that traditionally plays well on its home floor.

Jackson State will look to feed off home-court energy and set the tone early with defensive intensity. The Lady Tigers' physical style makes efficiency in half-court offense a priority for the Lady Jaguars.

With the SWAC standings always closely contested, the Southern University women's basketball team hits the road Thursday, January 29th, traveling to Jackson, Mississippi for a key Southwestern Athletic Conference match-up against the Jackson State Lady Tigers. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

The contest renews one of the SWAC's most familiar rivalries, with both teams looking to gain momentum as conference play intensifies. Southern enters the match-up focused on sharpening execution away from home and continuing to build consistency on both ends of the floor.

The Lady Jaguars have relied on balanced scoring and defensive pressure throughout the season, using tempo and physicality to challenge opponents. Controlling the pace, limiting turnovers, and capitalizing on transition opportunities will be critical for Southern against a Jackson State team that traditionally plays well on its home floor.

Jackson State will look to feed off home-court energy and set the tone early with defensive intensity. The Lady Tigers' physical style makes efficiency in half-court offense a priority for the Lady Jaguars.

With the SWAC standings always closely contested, Thursday's match-up carries added importance as both programs seek positioning for the stretch run toward postseason play. Expect a physical, high-energy battle when these two rivals meet in Jackson.

Coverage of the game will be available through the SWAC Digital Network. The match-up carries added importance as both programs seek positioning for the stretch run toward postseason play. Expect a physical, high-energy battle when these two rivals meet in Jackson.

Coverage of the game will be available through the SWAC Digital Network.