Texas Southern Tigers Face Jackson State in SWAC Showdown

The Texas Southern Tigers (3-11, 0-1 SWAC) will take on the Jackson State Tigers (1-13, 1-0 SWAC) in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men’s basketball matchup on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast live on the SWAC Digital Network.

Texas Southern enters the game with a 3-11 overall record and an 0-1 start in conference play. The team averages 71.8 points per game but has struggled defensively, allowing 81.1 points per game. Their shooting percentages stand at 41.7% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc.

Jackson State, meanwhile, holds a 1-13 overall record but secured a win in their SWAC opener. The team averages 61.9 points per game and allows 82.3 points per game. Their shooting percentages are lower, with 36.2% from the field and 29.1% from three-point range.

In their previous game, Texas Southern defeated Southern University 55-51, led by former Palestine Ladycat Aylasia Fantroy, who scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds. The sophomore guard shot efficiently, going 3-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.

Both teams will look to build momentum as they continue their SWAC schedules. Texas Southern will face Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, while Jackson State will host Alabama State on January 11.