| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVSU | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| JKST | 28 | 33 | 61 |
Walker, Howell lead Jackson State past MVSU 61-57
JACKSON, Miss. -- Jontrell Walker scored eight of his 15 points in the final 4:46 as Jackson State edged past Mississippi Valley State 61-57 Saturday night.
Walker pulled Jackson State even at 51-51 with a 3-pointer, and the Tigers closed out the game on a 10-5 run, making 7 of 8 from the line.
Chris Howell scored 17 points to lead the Jackson State (8-13, 5-3 Southwest Athletic Conference), pulling down seven rebounds and with four assists.
The Delta Devils came as close as 58-57 on Dante Scott's bucket and an Emmanuel Ejeh free throw with 25 seconds left. But Walker made two free throws, Jayveous McKinnis added a third at the five-second mark and MVSU missed two shots as time expired.
Scott scored 28 to pace MVSU (3-19, 1-7), which has lost its last six and is 0-15 on the road this season.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ken Washington
- Thomas Northcutt
- Erroll Lewis
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-17 |
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