MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama fell behind early and could not overcome the LA Tech momentum, falling 34-68 in their non-conference finale.
 
South Alabama was led by Kelsey Thompson with eight points. The loss was the first time since a 59-69 loss at Alabama State that zero Jags finished in double figures.
 
Zena Elias led the squad in rebounding, bringing down nine boards. The contest was the fifth time this season Elias led the squad in rebounding.
 
LA Tech held the advantage in all shooting categories, shooting 48% from the field compared to 26.9% from the Jaguars. The Lady Techsters also shot 45% from behind the arc and 64.7% from the free throw line, compared to 11% and 50% from South Alabama.
 
Four Lady Techsters finished in double figures, with Robyn Lee leading the pack with 16 points. Salma Bates added 14, while Mackenzie Wurm finished with 11 and Anna Larr Roberson totaled 10.
 
GAME FACTS

• Both teams started off slowly, with LA Tech up 3-0 with six minutes left in the first quarter.
• South scored their first points of the game at the five-minute mark off a three from Jordan Rosier.
• After a slow first quarter, LA Tech led 11-5.
• LA Tech hit an early three to open the second quarter, then both teams hit a scoring drought until the Lady Techsters hit another three to take a 17-5 lead with six left to play in the half.
• South's first points of the second half came in the fifth minute off a Rachel Leggett layup.
• LA Tech got momentum to close the second half, leading 26-13 with 1:33 left in the first half.
• LA Tech would take a 28-15 going into the half.
• The Lady Techsters extended their lead through the third, up 42-20 with four minutes left in the third quarter.
• LA Tech hit a scoring drought through the third, but South still trailed 42-24 with two minutes left in the quarter.
• South trailed 27-46 entering the fourth quarter.
• Both teams hit a scoring drought midway through the fourth quarter, but LA Tech still held a 55-29 advantage.
• South could not overcome the deficit, falling 34-68 in the contest. 

NOTES

• Kelsey Thompson led the Jags for the eighth time this season.
• No Jaguars finished in double figures for the first time since a 59-69 loss at Alabama State on 11/28/21.
• Janelle Jones saw action for the first time since the game against New Orleans on Nov. 29.
• Zena Elias brought down nine rebounds, the fifth time this season she led the squad in this category. 

QUOTABLE
Head coach Yolisha Jackson:
On the game:
 "I told them that this team is still talented enough. After a loss like this on your home court, 34 points and only scoring 34 points, it's tough to see the work we have put in over the period of time we have been here. I told them this team is still talented we can do good things, but what will not happen and what our staff will not allow to happen is we don't live up to our standards from a culture standpoint, and that is disappointing. Not every shot is going to fall, we will turn it over, but one thing we talked to them about is we cannot revert back to old habits, and I think today we did that. We had some stuff that didn't look good and didn't feel good. It's time for a little break and come back rejuvenated. We have four or five days to prep for ODU."
 
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