The Lady Jags Continue Their Hot Streak in the SWAC vs Arkansas Pine Bluff

The Southern University Lady Jaguars (9-3 in SWAC, 12-11 overall) played an away conference game vs UAPB (1-11 in the SWAC, 4-15 overall) on Saturday, February 16 at UAPB as they looked to extend their dominance in the SWAC.
The first quarter saw the Lady Jags shoot a poor percentage from the field at only 21%. Both teams shot 21 and 28% from the field respectively, and combined for a total of 15 turnovers in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Lady Lions shot an astronomical 72% from the field, holding the Lady Jags to 4-19 from the field on 21% shooting. This poor shooting stretch by the Jags led to the Lady Lions taking a lead going into the final minutes of the half.
Outscoring the Southern bench 19-6 in the second quarter, UAPB smothered Southern’s offense in the second quarter of play. Although the Lady Lions led 29-18 going into the half, both teams managed to limit themselves to a combined 8 turnovers in the quarter.
The third quarter saw the Lady Jags come out with intensity and fire that was seemingly missing in the first half of play. The Lady Jags held UAPB to 15% shooting, going 2 of 13 from the field in the third quarter. Recording 6 steals and 4 blocks, the Lady Jags defense suffocated the Lady Lions in the third quarter.
Unlike the first two quarters which were tightly contested, the third quarter saw Southern come out on a hot streak, shooting 8-15 from the field. Knocking down two three pointers in the third, the Lady Jags outscored UAPB 24-9 in the 3rd quarter of play. The Lady Jags went into the fourth quarter leading UAPB 32-30.
In the fourth quarter the Southern bench outscored UAPB 11-3. Recording 14 points off of turnovers, the Lady Jags built their lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, leading by as many as 14 points.
After the Jaguars pulled away during the course of the fourth quarter, Southern ended the contest with a final score of 56-45. The leading scorer on the night for Southern was Taneara Moore with a total of 13 points on 55% shooting.
Looking forward to their next big matchup, the Lady Jags will head back home to play Alabama A&M on February 26 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center to start off a three-game home stand.