A day after Southern struggled to maintain a double-digit, fourth-quarter lead in its 51-47 semifinal win over Jackson State, the Jaguars finished strong against the Braves. Southern led 51-36 after three quarters and never let Alcorn get closer than 12 points down the stretch.

The LSU women’s basketball team is the number three seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament, while the Southern University women’s basketball team is the number 16 seed. LSU will host No. 14 San Diego State in the first-round in the PMAC on Saturday.

Southern University showcased a tenacious defense in the final minutes to stop Jackson State's momentum which led to a 51-47 victory. The Lady Jags secured their place in the 2025 Starry SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game.