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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 4-1 | - | 7-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | - | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | - | 5-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Southern | 3-2 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 1.5 | 8-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-3 | 1.5 | 6-13 |
| Grambling | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Alabama State | 2-3 | 2 | 5-13 |
| Alcorn State | 2-3 | 2 | 3-14 |
| Texas Southern | 2-4 | 2.5 | 4-13 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 4.5 | 1-19 |
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