Top seed JSU women roll in SWAC tournament opener
SOURCE: JSU Athletics (Source: JSU Athletics)
By JSU Sports Information | March 10, 2021 at 8:56 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 8:56 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Jackson State Lady Tigers defeated Mississippi Valley State by a final of 70-47 Wednesday evening in the first round of the SWAC Tournament.
Jackson State jumped out to a 19-4 lead after the first quarter of play with stellar defense. Valley outscored JSU 16-15 in the second quarter, but the Lady Tigers took a 34-20 lead into the break.
The Blue and White went on to outscore Valley 29-20 in the third and fourth quarter to ultimately come out of top 70-47.JSU was led by Dayzsha Rogan who finished with 11 points on the night with three 3-pointers made.