7-12, 4-2 Conference
81
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCU | 31 | 50 | 81 |
| JKST | 40 | 46 | 86 |
5-14, 5-1 Conference
86
Daeshun Ruffin scores career-high 37 to lead Jackson State over Bethune-Cookman 86-81
JACKSON, Miss. -- — Daeshun Ruffin scored a career-high 37 points to lead Jackson State to an 86-81 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday night.
Ruffin made 12 of 22 shots with five 3-pointers and 8 of 10 free throws, adding five assists for the Tigers (5-14, 5-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Romelle Mansel scored 16 and snagged seven rebounds.
Trey Thomas led the Wildcats (7-12, 4-2) with 20 points. Bethune-Cookman also got 18 points and nine rebounds from Daniel Rouzan. Jesus Carralero had 17 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
9:30 PM, 25 January 2025
Jackson, MS
Attendance: 1,317
- Referees:
- Ross Collins
- Trent Dews
- Raymond Tate
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 6-0 | - | 11-8 |
| Texas Southern | 5-1 | 1 | 8-11 |
| Jackson State | 5-1 | 1 | 5-14 |
| Alabama State | 4-2 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-2 | 2 | 7-12 |
| Florida A&M | 3-3 | 3 | 6-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-3 | 3 | 3-16 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-4 | 3.5 | 4-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Grambling | 2-4 | 4 | 5-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-6 | 6 | 3-16 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-7 | 6.5 | 2-18 |
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