| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALCN | 33 | 19 | 52 |
| JKST | 20 | 39 | 59 |
Howell's flurry leads Jackson St past Alcorn St 59-52
JACKSON, Miss. -- Venjie Wallis scored 12 points and Chris Howell and Jontrell Walker each scored 10 and Jackson State beat Alcorn State 59-52 on Saturday.
It was third game this season Wallis has led Jackson State in scoring. The Tigers have won three of their last four and Alcorn State now owns a five-game losing streak after winning three straight.
Deshaw Andrews made a pair of foul shots to put the Braves ahead 47-44 with 4:08 left before Howell responded with a layup and a pair of free throws and Jackson State (5-11, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) led for the remainder. Wallis followed with a jumper and Dontelius Ross made a pair of free throws to make it 52-47 with 52 second left.
Andrews and Reginal Johnson led Alcorn State (4-11, 0-3) with 12 points each -- Andrews had six rebounds -- and Maurice Howard 11.
Game Information
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 2-0 | - | 7-8 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Alabama State | 2-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-10 |
| Jackson State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 1-13 |
| Texas Southern | 1-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-1 | 1 | 2-13 |
| Florida A&M | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
| Alcorn State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 0-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Grambling | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
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