JACKSON STATE TIGERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Jackson State's women's basketball program competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference representing Mississippi's capital city since the university's founding in 1877. Coach Margaret Richards oversees a 14-player roster in a competitive Division I landscape, navigating conference play and non-conference matchups at the 5,000-capacity Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Tigers recorded an 8-17 overall record in the season, managing a 5-6 conference mark while struggling on the road with a 4-10 away record against a 4-7 home performance.
Offensively, Jackson State averaged 59.4 points per game while limiting opponents to 64.8 PPG, a differential suggesting defensive progress that Richards' program is building upon. The home-court advantage at Lee E. Williams provided modest support, as the Tigers won half their home contests but faced considerable challenges in road environments. With 6,564 students attending Jackson State University, the women's basketball program operates within the SWAC structure, competing alongside regional rivals in search of conference tournament positioning and tournament opportunities in the spring season.
KEY FACTS
| School | Jackson State University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Venue | Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center |
| Head Coach | Margaret Richards |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Mikayla Brown | C |
| 13 | Skyler Christmas | G |
| 5 | Jaileyah Cotton | G |
| 14 | Laila Grant | F |
| 22 | Leianya Massenat | G |
| 24 | Ruthie Mbugua | C |
| 10 | Derrica McCall | G |
| 2 | Camryn O'Neil | G |
| 11 | Jada Patton | F |
| 21 | Rhema Pegues | G |
| 0 | Mariah Reed-Jones | G |
| 30 | McKenzie Stewart | F |
| 44 | Pierre-Noelle Tcheuhchoua | C |
| 12 | Angel Wilkinson | G |
SEASON RECORD
12-19
Overall
5-8
Home
7-11
Away
8-7
Conference
59.0 PPG / 63.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Mississippi University For Women Owls | W 117-40 |
| Nov 8 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 53-59 |
| Nov 14 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 55-82 |
| Nov 19 | Mercer Bears | L 68-78 |
| Nov 23 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 69-75 |
| Nov 28 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 61-103 |
| Nov 29 | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | W 76-55 |
| Dec 7 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 46-77 |
| Dec 14 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 51-62 |
| Dec 20 | Illinois Fighting Illini | L 43-86 |
| Dec 21 | Purdue Boilermakers | L 62-93 |
| Dec 29 | Auburn Tigers | L 48-64 |
| Jan 3 | Alcorn State Lady Braves | L 45-49 |
| Jan 9 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 59-69 |
| Jan 10 | Alabama State Lady Hornets | W 62-54 |
| Jan 16 | Texas Southern Tigers | L 46-60 |
| Jan 17 | Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers | W 62-43 |
| Jan 22 | Florida A&M Rattlers | L 63-68 |
| Jan 24 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 52-46 |
| Jan 30 | Southern Jaguars | L 43-67 |
| Jan 31 | Grambling Lady Tigers | W 61-55 |
| Feb 5 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 68-74 |
| Feb 7 | Mississippi Valley State Devilettes | W 64-50 |
| Feb 13 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 50-58 |
| Feb 14 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 60-52 |
| Feb 21 | Alcorn State Lady Braves | W 52-49 |
| Feb 27 | Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers | W 63-59 |
| Feb 28 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 65-52 |
| Mar 3 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 63-59 |
| Mar 5 | Mississippi Valley State Devilettes | L 50-66 |
| Mar 12 | Southern Jaguars | L 51-64 |
OTHER SPORTS AT JACKSON STATE
SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONF. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Alabama A&M Alabama A&M
- Alabama State Hornets
- Alcorn State Braves
- Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- Florida A&M Florida A&M
- Grambling State Tigers
- Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- Prairie View A&M Panthers
- Southern University, Baton Rouge Southern University, Baton Rouge
- Texas Southern Tigers
- Arkansas Golden Lions
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Mississippi Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Jackson State Women's Basketball compete in?
- Jackson State Tigers Women's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Jackson State play women's basketball home games?
- Jackson State Women's Basketball plays home games at Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center in Jackson, MS.
- Who is the head coach of Jackson State Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Jackson State Tigers Women's Basketball is Margaret Richards.
- When was Jackson State Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Jackson State Women's Basketball is not currently available.