JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — The Southern women’s basketball team built a massive early lead and cruised to a 67-43 victory over Jackson State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game Thursday night at Lee Williams Athletic Center.

The visiting Lady Jaguars dominated the first half, outscoring the Lady Tigers 38-17 by halftime. Southern extended its lead with a 23-point third quarter before Jackson State won the fourth quarter 16-6 against the Lady Jaguars’ reserves. The win improved Southern to 11-8 overall, while Jackson State fell to 5-15.

A crowd of 395 watched the game. Southern next plays at Alcorn State on Saturday. Jackson State will host Grambling that same day.