ATLANTA, Ga. - It was a good day for both Southern women's basketball and Southern men's basketball as both program advanced to their respective SWAC tournament championships.

The women defeated Alabama A&M 51-49 to advance to the SWAC Championship for the second straight year. The Lady Jags get a chance to defend their title from a season ago.

The men's game had some dramatics. With the game tied at 70 in the final seconds, Michael Jacobs hit a three-pointer to give the Jags the lead.

The men play Prairie View A&M Saturday, March 14 at 6:30. The Lady Jags play Alabama State at noon on the same day.