Box Score 

BATON ROUGE, La.- Southern University claimed a 1-0 win over Southern Miss on Sunday afternoon at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge.

The Lady Jaguars struck early in the 14th minute, as J'Lea Berry found the back of the net off an assist from Gia Johnson. 

Rhyleigh Marks' strike in the 89th minute was one of two late efforts saved by Southern goalkeeper Ava Droze, who came on at the half and finished with three saves.

Southern is off to a strong start to the season as the Lady Jaguars look to repeat as league champions. 

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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