Southern University's Jaguars Make History with Back-to-Back Buzzer-Beaters to Reach SWAC Finals
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Posted By: Will Moss on March 14, 2026 It was a night that will live forever in Southern University basketball lore. On Friday evening, both the men's and women's teams delivered heart-stopping performances, securing their spots in the SWAC championship games with dramatic last-second heroics that sent shockwaves through the Gateway Center. In the men's SWAC Tournament semifinal, junior guard Michael Jacobs β recognized as one of the top scorers in America β etched his name into Jaguars history by draining a game-winning 3-pointer that propelled Southern to a stunning 73-70 victory over Florida A&M. The clutch shot sparked pandemonium among Southern fans and secured the Jaguars' ticket to Saturday's SWAC Championship game against Prairie View. Key Takeaway: Southern University became one of the few HBCU programs to have both men's and women's teams advance to conference championship games on last-second shots in the same night β a testament to the championship culture being built in Baton Rouge. The men's team wasn't alone in delivering March magic. Earlier in the evening, the Lady Jaguars produced their own unforgettable moment when Jocelyn Tate knocked down a clutch shot with just 1.1 seconds remaining in regulation to upset the No. 1 seed Alabama A&M in the women's semifinal. The double dose of buzzer-beating drama marked one of the most thrilling evenings in recent memory for the Baton Rouge-based program. Both squads demonstrated remarkable poise under pressure and the kind of championship resolve that defines winning programs. Championship Saturday AwaitsNow, Southern University faces a Saturday to remember, with both teams standing just one victory away from conference championships and the ultimate prize: NCAA Tournament berths. The men's squad will battle Prairie View for the SWAC title, while the women's team looks to complete their Cinderella run against their championship opponent. For the HBCU community and Southern supporters everywhere, Friday's performances showcased the excellence and excitement that makes SWAC basketball must-watch entertainment. The Jaguars have proven they have the talent, composure, and clutch gene needed to compete at the highest level β and now they're 48 minutes away from dancing in March. Originally reported by HBCU Sports. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Will Moss
Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC Hampton University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
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