Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Jackson State Tigers
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
Jackson, MS
Referee:Ross Collins
Referee:Trent Dews
Referee:Raymond Tate
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-3 | - | 16-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-6 | 3.5 | 16-12 |
| Southern | 9-6 | 3.5 | 13-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 9-6 | 3.5 | 12-16 |
| Florida A&M | 9-7 | 4 | 12-15 |
| Texas Southern | 9-7 | 4 | 11-16 |
| Jackson State | 8-7 | 4.5 | 9-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 7-9 | 6 | 12-17 |
| Grambling | 6-9 | 6.5 | 12-16 |
| Alabama State | 6-9 | 6.5 | 9-19 |
| Alcorn State | 6-9 | 6.5 | 7-20 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-14 | 11.5 | 2-27 |
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