South Alabama men’s, women’s basketball teams headed to Sun Belt Tournament

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The South Alabama men’s and women’s basketball teams have completed their regular seasons and are set to compete in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.

The Lady Jags closed the regular season with a 76-69 win over Troy at the Mitchell Center. Guard Tamara Ortiz led South Alabama with 18 points, three rebounds and two assists. Forward Cordasia Harris added 17 points.

South Alabama secured the No. 12 seed in the conference tournament and will face Appalachian State in the first round Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.

The Jaguars dropped their regular-season finale to Southern Miss, 68-55. Guard Chaze Harris led South Alabama with 23 points, and forward Adam Olsen added 14 points.

Despite the loss, South Alabama clinched the No. 6 seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament. The Jags will play Friday at 7:30 p.m. Their opponent is to be determined.