Tomekia Reed, Jackson State Lady Tigers Dominated Texas Southern Lady Tigers

Jackson State Lady Tigers rebounded from Prairie View loss to dominate the Texas Southern Lady Tigers in SWAC action on MLK Day in Houston, Texas.

Kyle T. Mosley | Jan 17, 2023

Tomekia Reed, Jackson State Lady Tigers Dominated Texas Southern Lady Tigers /

HOUSTON - Center Daphne White recorded a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and a block as the Jackson State Lady Tigers dominated the Texas Southern Lady Tigers 87-58 as 1,284 fans watched from H& PE Arena in Houston, Texas.

Tomekia Reed and her intimidating scowl were on full display during the HBCU GO broadcast with legendary Charlie Neal calling the play-by-play, as the Lady Tigers rebounded from Saturday's disappointing loss to the Prairie View Lady Panthers.

Over the past three seasons, Jackson State has been a dominant force in SWAC Women's Basketball, their 37-game SWAC win streak may have been snapped, but they are far from broken in the conference.

Jackson had four players scoring double figures, with Daphane White (13), Angel Jackson (13), Keshuna Luckett (11), and Covington (11). The JSU bench had a solid supporting act by outscoring TSU's bench 42 to 5.

Jackson State center Daphne White (21) speaks to Ja'Leah Hickmon (23) at the Jackson State vs. Texas Southern women's basketball game at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX. Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends

Andriana Avent led Texas Southern with 21 points, four rebounds, and two steals, and Taniya Lawson added 13 points, six rebounds, and a steal.

After a back-and-forth first quarter, Coach Skeete's team trailed 24-18 to Jackson State. The visiting Lady Tigers overpowered the home team with a tough defense, allowing only TSU to score 7 points in the 2nd quarter. JSU would enter intermission with a 46-25 commanding lead.

Texas Southern doubled its 2nd-quarter offensive output in the 3rd quarter with 15 points, as the Jackson State insurmountable lead grew 73-40. At one point in the third, Texas Southern was down by 41 points, and frustration mounted for the players.

The fourth quarter was more of the same for Jackson State as they continued to control the paint, rebounding, steals, blocks, and field goal percentage to cruise to an 87-58 victory over the Texas Southern Lady Tigers.

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Published Jan 17, 2023

KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019. Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances: WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews: Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me: