The Jaguars finished the 2017 – 18 season 15 – 18 , 10 – 8 in SWAC play to finish in fifth place . Due to Grambling State 's Academic Progress Rate violations and subsequent postseason ineligibility , the Jaguars received the No. 4 seed in the SWAC Tournament . They defeated Jackson State in the quarterfinals before losing to Arkansas – Pine Bluff in the semifinals
SWAC Tournament
2018 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament
2018–19 Southern Jaguars basketball team