| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKST | 35 | 37 | 72 |
| ALCN | 26 | 43 | 69 |
Hunt's 20 lead Jackson State over Alcorn State 72-69
LORMAN, Miss. -- — Keiveon Hunt had 20 points in Jackson State's 72-69 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday night to end a 14-game losing streak dating to last season.
Hunt shot 4 of 6 from the field and 11 for 12 from the line for the Tigers (1-13, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Daeshun Ruffin scored 16 points, shooting 6 of 15 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line. Jayme Mitchell shot 4 for 8, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.
The Braves (0-14, 0-1) were led by Marcus Tankersley, who recorded 25 points and eight rebounds. Djahi Binet added 10 points and six rebounds for Alcorn State. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt also had nine points. The Braves have lost 15 straight dating to a season-ending loss to Alabama A&M in the 2024 SWAC Tournament.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Talmadge Scott
- Jon Tjon-Joe-Pin
- Jeremy Campbell
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 1-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Alabama State | 1-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 1-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-0 | - | 2-12 |
| Jackson State | 1-0 | - | 1-13 |
| Florida A&M | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-1 | 1 | 3-11 |
| Grambling | 0-1 | 1 | 3-11 |
| Texas Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 3-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-1 | 1 | 2-12 |
| Alcorn State | 0-1 | 1 | 0-14 |
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