ATLANTA - Southern women's hoops beat Jackson State 51-47 Friday afternoon in the SWAC Tournament semifinal. 

The first-seed Jaguars defeated Mississippi Valley State by 20 points in the quarterfinal on Wednesday to advance in the tournament after receiving a two-round bye, and then handled business against Jackson State.

Southern will face the Alcorn State Braves in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.