"Southern has a +63 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.9 points per game. It is putting up 80.0 points per game to rank 82nd in college basketball and is giving up 78.1 per outing to rank 301st in college basketball. The Jaguars score 87.9 points per game when playing at home, compared to 75.2 points per game in away games, a difference of 12.7 points per contest."
"In its previous game, Southern defeated Florida A&M on Friday, 73-70. Its high scorer was Michael Jacobs with 19 points. In its most recent game, Prairie View A&M topped Alabama A&M on Friday, 74-55. Its high scorer was Dontae Horne with 25 points."
"The No. 3 seed Southern Jaguars (17-16, 11-7 SWAC) take on the No. 8 Prairie View A&M Panthers (17-17, 9-9 SWAC) in the championship game of the SWAC tournament on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The winner earns an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament."
The No. 3 seed Southern Jaguars (17-16, 11-7 SWAC) compete against the No. 8 seed Prairie View A&M Panthers (17-17, 9-9 SWAC) in the SWAC tournament championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gateway Center Arena. The winner receives an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. Southern defeated Florida A&M 73-70 in its previous game, led by Michael Jacobs with 19 points. Prairie View A&M topped Alabama A&M 74-55, with Dontae Horne scoring 25 points. The game airs on ESPNU. Southern averages 80.0 points per game while allowing 78.1, maintaining a +63 scoring differential. The Jaguars score significantly more at home (87.9 points) compared to away games (75.2 points).
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