Southern Wins Share Of SWAC Title, Three-Way Tie At No. 2 Ahead Of Season Finales

Southern and Jackson State took care of business, but Alabama A&M fell in their Thursday Night Battle in the SWAC.

Southern Jaguars Win Share Of SWAC Title | Credit: SU Athletics

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The Lady Jaguars of Southern University have secured a share of the 2024-2025 SWAC regular season championship after defeating Alabama State, 61-38, in Baton Rouge. Southern must beat Alabama A&M on Saturday to claim the outright women's regular season championship title.

THE CHAMPS HAVE ARRIVED!

With tonight’s win over Alabama State and Alabama A&M’s loss to Grambling, the Lady Jaguars officially claim the regular season title outright!#TheBluePrint pic.twitter.com/SvWuHJtaAR

— Southern University Women’s Basketball (@JaguarsWBB) March 7, 2025

Grambling State upset Alabama A&M, 77-65, and Jackson State downed UAPB, 74-65. The loss by AAMU and JSU's victory has created a three-way tie with Texas Southern at 13-4 in conference action heading into the regular season finales on Saturday, Mar. 8.  

Final. Catch Us This Saturday As We Take On Southern University 🐶🐆#BIGENEGRY pic.twitter.com/6Pq6Gvsm5z

— AAMU LADY BULLDOGS (@aamuwbb) March 7, 2025

NEXT UP

Texas Southern vs. Prairie View A&M:  Texas Southern is a sizeable favorite against its crosstown rivalry in Prairie View. However, the Lady Panthers are ready to spoil the Lady Tigers' top-seeding plans for the tournament. It's going to be a good one at PV.

Alabama A&M vs. Southern:  The Bulldogs on the road must avoid a second-straight letdown in Louisiana. The Jags will have the advantage at home on a Saturday afternoon with a chance to win the regular season title...GO JAGS!!!

Most-Likely Scenarios

• Southern University will have at least a share of the SWAC Women's Basketball regular season title.
• Texas Southern needs Alabama A&M to significantly upset Southern to claim the No. 1 seed with a better point differential to claim its share of the crown.
• Alabama A&M must win against Southern and hope that Prairie View can defeat Texas Southern to have a right to share the championship.
• Jackson State must defeat Mississippi Valley State on the road in the noon tip-off on HBCU GO and hope TSU and AAMU fall for the No. 2 spot. They still may an outside shot at the share of the title. Must rely on the math gods of the SWAC to make the call.

Final❗️

The Tigers take on Mississippi Valley State Saturday afternoon to close out the regular season. Tip-off is set for noon on HBCUGoTV🏀#TheeILove | #GoJSUTigersWBB🐅 pic.twitter.com/WTLf37gOQx

— Jackson State Women’s Basketball (@GoJSUTigersWBB) March 7, 2025

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HBCU Basketball Thursday Night Preview: SWAC Women's Race Could Clarify Top-Seedings

HOUSTON — Thursday night's HBCU women's basketball games in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will finally clarify the standings before the regular season finales on Saturday afternoon.   

The 2025 Starry SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament will tip off at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, on March 11. Four teams still have a legitimate shot at the regular season title and top seed of the tourney — Southern, Alabama A&M, Texas Southern, and Jackson State.  

Southern vs. Texas Southern | Credit: Southern University Athletics

SWAC Women's Basketball Current Standings

1. Southern: 14-2
2. Alabama A&M: 13-3
3. Texas Southern: 13-4
4. Jackson State: 12-4
5. Grambling State: 10-6
6. Alcorn State: 9-7
7. Prairie View A&M: 6-11
8. Florida A&M: 6-11
9. Bethune-Cookman: 6-11
10. Alabama State: 4-12
11. Mississippi Valley St.: 4-12
12. Arkansas-Pine Bluff: 1-15

The Southern Lady Jags and Lady Bulldogs of Alabama A&M may be battling for the title this Saturday in Baton Rouge. The top two leaders must win critical games today to stay ahead of Texas Southern, who is closely pursuing them at No. 3.

Southern will be home hosting the pesky Alabama State Hornets team, which would love to play spoiler. Next, the Lady Bulldogs will face a dangerous Grambling State squad, while Jackson State travels to UAPB for an early 5 PM CT showdown.

Should Southern defeat Alabama State, they will win the regular season crown. However, if the Jags fall to the Hornets, and A&M beats the GSU Tigers, Saturday's game could settle it all in the SWAC.

Texas Southern has a remote chance if Southern and A&M would lose today's games. The conference would enforce the tie-breaker rules regarding point differential.   

Alcorn State can slip into the Top Five, provided they win the contests against Mississippi Valley State and Pine-Bluff. MSVU has challenging games with Alcorn State and Jackson State.

Alabama A&M Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Thornton | Credit: SWAC, Dawn Thornton

The Top Five Prediction

1. Southern
2. Alabama A&M
3. Texas Southern
4. Jackson State
5. Alcorn State

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The NCAA automatic qualifier shall be the winner of the Conference postseason tournament:

In the event the tournament cannot be played or is not played to completion, the Conference regular champion shall be the automatic qualifier.

In the event of a tie for seeding, the following procedures will be used:

Two-team ties:

a). Head-to Head competition.

b). Point Differential between the tied teams if the season series is split.

c). Record against highest seeded team (proceed downward) until the tie is broken.

d). Coin Toss.

Ties involving three or more teams:

a). Record between teams that are tied (Won-Lost-Record).

*If a tie involving two teams still exist within the tiebreaker policy for three or more teams, utilize the head-to-head record to reduce the two tied teams to one.

b). If still tied, record against the highest seed & proceed downward.

c). Coin Toss.

*In the event of a three-way tie or more, after the tie is broken and reduced to two teams, revert back to the two-team tie breaker policy.

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Jackson State Tigers | Credit: JSU Athletics

SWAC GAMES - THURSDAY, MARCH 6

Jackson State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Location: Pine Bluff, AR (Conf.)

Time: 5:00 PM CT

Broadcast: TV: SWAC Digital Network | Radio: 99.3 FM The Beat DeltaPlex Radio

A heavily favored Jackson State travels to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams will aim to solidify their positions in the conference standings as the season nears its conclusion.

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Alabama State vs. Southern

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Conf.)

Time: 5:30 PM CT

Broadcast: TV: Jaguar Sports Network

Alabama State heads to Baton Rouge to take on Southern. This game could prove pivotal for both teams as they seek momentum heading into postseason play.

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Alcorn State vs. Mississippi Valley State

Location: Itta Bena, MS (Conf.)

Time: 6:00 PM CT

Alcorn State visits Mississippi Valley State in a conference clash. Both squads will look to capitalize on this opportunity to boost their records and finish strong in SWAC competition.

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Alabama A&M vs. Grambling State

Location: Grambling, LA (Conf.)

Time: 6:30 PM CT

Broadcast: TV: SWAC Digital Network/YouTube

Alabama A&M faces off against Grambling State in a late evening game. With both teams striving for consistency, this matchup could have significant implications for the conference standings.

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