| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKST | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| TXSO | 32 | 48 | 80 |
Mortle scores 20 as Texas Southern beats Jackson State 80-70
HOUSTON -- — Zytarious Mortle and PJ Harvey scored 20 points each as Texas Southern beat Jackson State 80-70 on Saturday night.
Mortle also contributed seven rebounds for the Tigers (13-14, 11-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Henry added five assists. Jonathan Cisse shot 6 for 14, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points, while adding five rebounds and six assists.
Ken Evans led the Tigers (12-16, 8-7) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Keionte Cornelius added 13 points for Jackson State. Coltie Young also recorded 10 points and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Trent Dews
- Wesley Ford
- Raymond Tate
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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