"Southern won its most recent game against Alabama A&M, 88-85, on Thursday. Terrance Dixon Jr. was its leading scorer with 19 points. UAPB won its previous game versus Alcorn State, 83-48, on Thursday. Quion Williams starred with 18 points, plus 13 boards and five assists."
"Southern has a +57 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.8 points per game. It is putting up 80.1 points per game to rank 83rd in college basketball and is giving up 78.3 per contest to rank 303rd in college basketball."
"Offensively, the Jaguars have performed better in home games this season, scoring 87.9 points per game, compared to 75.2 per game in road games. Southern's offense has been better over its last 10 games, racking up 80.2 points per contest compared to the 80.1 it has averaged this year."
The No. 6 seed Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (13-18, 10-8 SWAC) will compete against the No. 3 seed Southern Jaguars (15-16, 11-7 SWAC) in a SWAC tournament matchup on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gateway Center Arena beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET. Southern recently defeated Alabama A&M 88-85 with Terrance Dixon Jr. scoring 19 points, while UAPB dominated Alcorn State 83-48 with Quion Williams contributing 18 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Southern maintains a +57 scoring differential, averaging 80.1 points per game while allowing 78.3 points per contest. The Jaguars perform better in home games, scoring 87.9 points per game compared to 75.2 on the road.
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