Southern Univ. didn’t have margin for error — and didn’t need it. The Jaguars held off Alabama State 69-68 on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in a one-possession game that stayed within a single shot when it mattered most.
Southern entered at 11-13 and riding a strong stretch (WWWLW), and the Jaguars played to that profile: composed, resilient, and just clean enough in the closing sequence to escape. Alabama State, 7-17 and coming in with uneven form (LLWLL), was right there at the horn but couldn’t flip the final possession into a win.
How the game turned
This one came down to execution and late-game control. With no separation on the scoreboard — Southern by one at the finish — every empty trip and every secured stop carried playoff-level weight. Southern managed to stay in front, and Alabama State’s last push came up short.
What it means going forward
For Southern, the win reinforces a team trending upward despite an 11-13 record. Close games can swing seasons, and the Jaguars banked a result that matches their recent form — a group finding ways to win, even when the margin collapses to a single point.
For Alabama State, the 68 points were enough to threaten an upset, but the final ledger is another loss in a 7-17 season. The Hornets showed they can play a 40-minute game that travels; the next step is turning late-clock opportunities into finishes that change the outcome.
Final
Southern Univ. 69, Alabama State 68 — Feb. 10, 2026 (Venue: TBD)