Jackson State Tigers @ Florida A&M Rattlers
Daeshun Ruffin, Jayme Mitchell Jr. lift Jackson State over Florida A&M 66-65
ByData Skrive
Jan 27, 2026, 03:18 am
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Daeshun Ruffin had 30 points and Jayme Mitchell Jr. hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining to rally Jackson State to a 66-65 victory over Florida A&M on Monday night.
Ruffin also had six assists for the Tigers (6-14, 5-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference) and Mitchell added nine rebounds and three steals. His go-ahead shot was the final points of the game.
Kaleb Washington finished with 17 points for the Rattlers (8-10, 5-2), who had a five-game win streak end. Jordan Chatman added 16 points and Miles Ndalama scored 10.
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Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-1 | - | 9-11 |
| Florida A&M | 5-2 | 1 | 8-10 |
| Jackson State | 5-2 | 1 | 6-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 4-3 | 2 | 7-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Southern | 3-3 | 2.5 | 7-12 |
| Alabama State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 6-13 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Texas Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 5-13 |
| Grambling | 2-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Alcorn State | 2-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 1-19 |
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