ATLANTA, GA -- In the quarterfinal round of the 2026 SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament powered by Buick, the Southern Jaguars women's basketball delivered a dominant defensive performance to eliminate the Jackson State Tigers women's basketball 64–51, advancing to the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
Southern set the tone immediately, racing out to an 18-7 first-quarter lead and never trailing in the contest. The Jaguars tightened the screws defensively in the second quarter, holding Jackson State to just nine points while extending the advantage to 38-16 at the half.
Jackson State mounted its best push in the third quarter with 20 points, but Southern's balanced scoring and bench production kept the Tigers at bay. The Jaguars controlled the pace down the stretch and closed the game out comfortably to secure the 13-point victory and a spot in the semifinals.
Keys to the Game
Early Defensive Pressure
Southern suffocated Jackson State early, forcing poor shooting and turnovers. The Tigers shot just 30.2% from the field(13-43) and 23.8% from three-point range.
Dominant First Half
The Jaguars built a commanding 22-point halftime lead (38-16) thanks to efficient shooting and transition scoring
Bench Production
Southern's depth proved decisive, with the bench contributing 40 points, compared to only 8 bench points for Jackson State.
Forcing Turnovers
Southern's defensive activity generated 28 points off turnovers, turning Jackson State's mistakes into quick offense
Top Performers
Olivia Delancy
18 points
4 three-pointers
Sparked the Jaguars' offense off the bench.
Jocelyn Tate
13 points
8 rebounds
4 steals
Impacted the game on both ends of the floor.
DeMya Porter
8 points
Strong defensive presence early.
By the Numbers
64 — Points scored by Southern in the quarterfinal win.
38–16 — Southern's halftime lead.
28 — Points scored by Southern off Jackson State turnovers.
40 — Points from the Southern bench.
Up Next:
Southern moves on to the SWAC Tournament semifinals, looking to continue its postseason run and position itself for a championship opportunity.
Tip-off: 11 a.m.
Opponent: Alabama A&M University
Location: Gateway Center Arena
TV: ESPN+
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