Alabama State rolls over Southern in women's SWAC title game

HOUSTON, Texas -- Southern University had 12 players available on Saturday in the championship game of the women's SWAC Tournament, in a week that eight Lady Jaguars had been disciplined following a fight with Texas Southern players on March 7.

But even at nearly full strength, the top-seed Lady Jaguars were no match for Alabama State, as the Lady Hornets led the entire game in winning 73-55 at Toyota Center, out-rebounding Southern by 13 boards.

"We discussed that we were not going to be beaten by a team three times," said Alabama State's Britney Wright, who delivered with 17 points and seven rebounds and was named the tournament's MVP. Teammate Jasmine Peeples contributed 18 points and nine rebounds.

Win or lose, third-seed Alabama State (17-14) was going to receive the conference's automatic berth to the women's NCAA Tournament. The Lady Jaguars (20-11) were ineligible because the school inadequately reported the Academic Progress Rates of its student-athletes.

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