Jackson State recorded its 19th straight win, handing Prairie View A&M a 67-58 loss at Bartow Arena on Wednesday evening in the first round of the SWAC Basketball Tournament. The Lady Tigers went into halftime with a 37-28 lead and were able to hold off the Lady Panthers for the final 20 minutes.
This win was led by a balanced scoring effort for Jackson State. Keshuna Luckett led the scoring with 19 points. Miya Crump added 17, while Andriana Avent also contributed 11 points. The Lady Tigers’ ability to generate opportunities at the charity stripe was crucial to their success. They drew 23 personal fouls on the defense, which led to 27 points (87% shooting) from the free throw line. Efficiency metrics evaluated the offense at an average of 1.04 points scored per possession on 55% true shooting.
Ryann Payne scored 19 points, while Mikayla Hutchinson added another 12 to lead the way for Prairie View A&M. As a team, the Lady Panthers had some offensive struggles, scoring just 0.86 points per possession on 30% shooting from the field. Those numbers include 15-of-54 on two-pointers, 3-of-7 on three-pointers, and 19-of-20 on free throws.
- Jackson State committed eight unforced turnovers (12% of possessions)
- Prairie View A&M recorded assists on 50% of attempted field goals
- Angel Jackson recorded a game-high +15 plus-minus
Jackson State proved once again that it is a tough matchup. The Lady Tigers will face their next opponent at Bartow Arena on March 15 in the conference semifinals. PVAMU’s recent struggles continued with its loss on Wednesday evening. The Lady Panthers will have to wait until next year as the loss signals their exit from the SWAC Tournament.
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