Texas Southern Tops Jackson State in SWAC Matchup

Prairie View A&M is set to face Jackson State after a recent victory where Tanahj Pettway scored 33 points, leading the Panthers to a 75-64 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Tigers are currently 3-0 against SWAC opponents, while Prairie View A&M struggles against teams with winning records, holding a 1-10 record in such matchups. In their last ten games, both teams have shown inconsistent performance, with Prairie View averaging 71.5 points and Jackson State at 67.7 points. Meanwhile, Texas Southern recently made headlines by defeating Jackson State 69-54, marking their first victory over the Tigers since 2019. Aylasia Fantroy led Texas Southern with 20 points in a game where they maintained a strong defensive performance, limiting Jackson State to just 26.5% shooting in the first half. Both upcoming matchups highlight the competitive nature of SWAC basketball this season.