MOBILE, Ala.- The South Alabama women's basketball team is set to kick off the regular season as they take on Delta State at home on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Mitchell Center at 5 p.m.

The game will be a part of a doubleheader, with the men facing Central Michigan following the game. 

This will be year two of the Yolisha Jackson era at South, with high expectations to follow. 

Game Info: South Alabama vs. Delta State
Monday, Nov.4 | 5 p.m. 
Mobile, Ala. | Mitchell Center 
Live Stats 

South Alabama Notes

• The Jags are looking to build off a successful recruiting class as well as multiple returners from last year's squad. 
• This officially begins year two of the Yolisha Jackson era, with high expectations to follow. 
• South welcomes eight new faces to the roster as well as seven returners. 
• The Jags will be led by senior guard Jordan Rosier, who averaged 10.3 ppg in the 2023-24 season while also leading the Sun Belt in three point percentage as well as threes made. 
• Another key returner to the Jags is Rachel Leggett, who averaged 10.4 ppg, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. 
• Several newcomers such as Terren Coffil, Amyria Walker, and Alicia Spann look to be big additions for the Jags this season. 

Delta State Notes

• Delta State welcomes first year head coach Tracy Stewart-Lange, who comes to the Statesmen after a successful tenure as head coach at Lyon College where she had a 366-167 overall record. 
• Delta State is coming off a 14-15 season in which they also finished with a 12-12 record in GSC play. 
• Grace Watson leads the charge for Delta State, as she is coming off a 2023-24 season in which she averaged 9.1 points per game and 6.7 rebounds. 

Series History vs. Delta State

• South is 1-1 all time against Delta State with their last matchup resulting in a 96-93 win on January 30, 1985. 

QUOTES

Head Coach Yolisha Jackson about the upcoming season, "Very excited for JagNation to see this years team. This team is very connected and shares a high level of love and passion for the game.  We are looking forward to the battle with Delta State a team who like us brings in multiple talented newcomers. They have a really good shooter and a really good post player that will receive a lot of our attention.  As always looking forward to the opportunity to compete and play vs someone else.
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