In game that was chippy and heated from the opening tip, Southern men's basketball claims a huge SWAC victory over Alcorn State Saturday night with an 80-68 win. The victory also puts the Jaguars in sole possession of first place in the SWAC.

Brion Whitley scored a game high 27 with seven three pointers. Festus Ndumanya right behind him on the stat sheet with 17 points.

The Southern women also with a big afternoon as they took down the Lady Braves as well 65-62. Genovea Johnson leading the way with 19 points.