Box Score 

HOUSTON, Texas- Southern continued its impressive run against non-conference opponents on Sunday afternoon, defeating Houston 70-62 at the Fertitta Center.

The Jaguars controlled the game from the opening tip, never trailing and leading for over 37 minutes. Southern built a steady cushion with balanced scoring, strong interior play and timely perimeter shooting, then held off every Houston push down the stretch.

Southern led 38-29 at halftime, extended the margin to double digits in the third quarter and pushed the advantage to a game-high 16 points in the fourth before Houston made a late run.

Southern opened with an 18-12 first quarter, capitalizing on Houston turnovers and converting fast-break chances. The Jaguars' bench immediately made an impact, accounting for early scoring that built momentum.
In the second quarter, Southern continued to be effective inside the paint and stretching the floor with timely three points baskets.

Houston trimmed the deficit but Southern answered repeatedly with inside buckets and second-chance points to maintain a 58-48 edge entering the fourth quarter.

SU connected on two three-point attempts early in the fourth quarter to push the lead to 16. Houston closed within 10 points in the final minutes, but Southern controlled the clock at the free-throw line and forced key Cougars turnovers to seal the upset.

About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
 
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