SAN MARCOS, Texas – South Alabama women's basketball defeated Texas State 64-59 in a road rematch on Saturday, snapping the Jaguars' 10-game losing streak and giving the program its first 10-win season since 2021.

KEY MOMENTS:

• Offensive struggles stalled both teams early in the first quarter, the Jaguars and the Bobcats totaling 11 turnovers with five minutes on the clock.
• The Bobcats did not score their first point until 3:27 in the first quarter. They did not score their first field goal until 1:42.
• Texas State entered the second quarter with seven early points, while the Jaguars had two. However, South Alabama would turn things around, going on an 8-0 run while forcing six Bobcat turnovers. The Jaguars would lead the Bobcats 26-23 at the half.
• The Jaguars exploded in the third quarter, opening the first four minutes with a 12-2 run. South Alabama would finish the quarter shooting 8-for-10 from the field, led by a six-point performance from Chrysta Narcisse and a Tamara Ortiz three-pointer. 
• Cordasia Harris would tally a driving layup early in the fourth quarter, giving the Jaguars a 17-point lead – their largest of the day.
• After Harris's layup, the Bobcats responded by outscoring the Jaguars 25-13, notably tallying a 9-0 run within the last two minutes of the game.
• Despite the Bobcats cutting their deficit to three, a second-chance jumper from Cordasia Harris with 7.4 seconds left would put the Jaguars up five, giving them the go-ahead victory, 64-59.

 
KEY STATS:

• The Jaguars are now in double-digits in the win column for the first time since the 2020-21 season, when Terry Fowler's squad went 13-13.
• With the victory over the Bobcats, Yolisha Jackson now has the most Sun Belt wins in her three seasons at the helm (3).
• Cordasia Harris grabbed 10 rebounds today, her first double-figure rebounding game since she grabbed 15 at Coastal Carolina on Jan. 17.
• Four Jaguars grabbed six or more rebounds, the first time this season in Sun Belt action.
• Daniela Gonzalez recorded 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals, and went 5-for-8 from the field, 2-for-4 from beyond the arc and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe.

QUOTED:
Yolisha Jackson, Head Coach:

• On the team's performance:
  • "I'm really proud of our team today. There wasn't just one or two people who stood out – it was a total team effort. To be on the other side of so many close games, it was really cool to see our kids figure out how to win instead of playing not to lose. To have that happen as late as it is, I think it could do some cool things for us as we head to Pensacola."
• On earning the Jaguars' most wins in five years:
  • "It means a lot, and it means a lot with this group and all the adversity that we've been through. Our entire staff is trying to build a program the right way, and sometimes when you do it the right way, it takes a little bit longer. You have to have great patience, but it feels good to turn the corner and to get double-digit wins, especially with this group."
• On Cordasia Harris (Lu):
  • "I thought Lu was really outstanding down the stretch, and she's been trying to get herself back, and I think she really got herself back today. That last rebound that she snatched and put in was the kiss on top of it. I'm super proud of her and her play."

UP NEXT:
The Jaguars will return to Mobile to host Southern Miss for Jaguars Unite + Greek Night at 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday at the Mitchell Center.

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