Williams lifts Alabama A&M past Jackson St. 66-57
JACKSON, Miss. -- EJ Williams had a season-high 20 points plus 10 rebounds as Alabama A&M ended its nine-game road losing streak, defeating Jackson State 66-57 on Monday night.
Cameron Tucker had 14 points for Alabama A&M (4-9, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Cameron Alford, the Bulldogs' leading scorer entering the contest at 14 points per game, failed to make a shot from the floor (0 of 9). Garrett Hicks, who was second on the Bulldogs in scoring entering the matchup with 10 points per game, shot only 13% for the game (1 of 8).
Tristan Jarrett had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Tigers (4-11, 1-1). Jonas James added 14 points. Roland Griffin had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Alabama A&M matches up against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at home on Saturday. Jackson State matches up against Alcorn State on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |