Southern University handed Jackson State its fourth consecutive loss in a 72-63 contest at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on Monday evening. The Jags went into halftime with a 15-point lead. Despite being outscored 41-35 in the second half, they were able to fend off the Tigers and hold on for the win.
This win was led by a balanced scoring effort for Southern. Brandon Davis led the scoring with 16 points. Derrick Tezeno added 15, while Antione Jacks also contributed nine points. As a team, the Jags shot 48% from the field, 38% from behind the arc, and 74% from the free throw line. Efficiency metrics evaluated the offense at an average of 0.96 points scored per possession on 57% true shooting.
Ken Evans scored 16 points, while Keiveon Hunt added another 11 to lead the way for Jackson State. As a team, the Tigers had some offensive struggles, scoring just 0.83 points per possession on 37% shooting from the field. It was a forgettable game from three-point range as the team collectively shot 4-of-21 from deep.
- Southern University outscored Jackson State in the paint 34 to 22
- Jackson State recorded a new season-high eight blocks
- The game had zero lead changes and one tie
Both teams have their next games on Feb. 10. Southern University faces Alabama A&M at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, where the Jags will look for a repeat of their success here this evening. Meanwhile, Jackson State will hope for a better result on the road when they take on Mississippi Valley State University at Harrison HPER Complex.
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