Texas Southern's current two-game skid could be exactly what the Lady Tigers need with five games remaining before the SWAC Tournament in Atlanta. Nevertheless, the Tigers are tied for the SWAC lead with Jackson State and Southern at 11-2 in the conference.

Southern moved out to a 45-26 lead after Johnson's 3-pointer at the 17:44 mark. TSU got two free throws from Granger and began giving Southern trouble with its press. The Tigers forced three straight turnovers and capped off an 8-0 run with a steal and jumper by Granger.

Conor Higgs broke out of a 0-for-7 start with three hits and an RBI while Caleb Stelly and Connor Cuff each drove in two runs as Louisiana (2-2) remained unbeaten against Texas Southern (1-3) in 16 all-time meetings.