Southern Jaguars face Arkansas-Pine Bluff in SWAC Tournament

The two teams meet in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:42am

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The Southern Jaguars (15-16, 11-7 SWAC) will face off against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (13-18, 10-8 SWAC) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) tournament. The game will take place in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Why it matters

The SWAC tournament is a crucial event for both teams as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The winner of the SWAC tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

The details

The Southern Jaguars and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions have faced off twice during the regular season, with each team winning one game. The Jaguars finished the regular season with an 11-7 conference record, while the Golden Lions had a 10-8 SWAC record.

  • The SWAC tournament game between the Southern Jaguars and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will take place on March 12, 2026.

The players

Southern Jaguars

The Southern Jaguars are the men's basketball team of Southern University, a historically black university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are the men's basketball team of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

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What’s next

The winner of the SWAC tournament game between the Southern Jaguars and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will advance to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This SWAC tournament matchup between the Southern Jaguars and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions is a crucial game for both teams as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament and continue their postseason run.