Texas Southern Women Surprise Jackson State in SWAC Quarterfinals

GARLAND, Texas - Kayla West and Morgan Simmons combined for 33 points as Texas Southern upset Jackson State in the first round of the SWAC women's tournament at Special Events Center in Garland, Texas Tuesday.  The Lady Tigers were only 4-25 entering the tournament, but now move on to Wednesday's quarterfinals against top-seeded Mississippi Valley State at 5:30 p.m.

West led all players with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Simmons poured in another 16 points.Jackson State (11-18) led 23-18 at the half, only to see West and Simmons scored six quick points to help TSU take a 26-24 lead.

JSU responded with scoring from Takeya Felder, Tiffany Kellum and Jasmine Greer to retake the lead, 38-33, with 6:34 left. Texas Southern battled back, with West hitting a three-pointer to put the Lady Tigers up 44-42 with 1:24 to play.

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