Griffin lifts Jackson St. past Alcorn St. 76-65
LORMAN, Miss. -- Roland Griffin had 27 points and 12 rebounds as Jackson State got past Alcorn State 76-65 on Saturday.
Griffin hit 9 of 10 from the free throw line. He added six assists.
Venjie Wallis had 13 points and three blocks for Jackson State (5-11, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Tristan Jarrett added 12 points. Jayveous McKinnis had three blocks for the visitors.
Troymain Crosby tied a career high with 22 points and had 10 rebounds for the Braves (5-9, 1-2). Maurice Howard added 16 points.
Jackson State plays Southern on the road on Monday. Alcorn State plays Grambling State at home on Monday.
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2020-2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Southern | 3-0 | - | 3-4 |
Prairie View A&M | 2-0 | 0.5 | 3-4 |
Alabama A&M | 1-0 | 1 | 3-0 |
Jackson State | 1-0 | 1 | 1-5 |
Alcorn State | 2-1 | 1 | 2-6 |
Grambling | 3-2 | 1 | 5-7 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-2 | 1.5 | 3-10 |
Alabama State | 1-4 | 3 | 1-4 |
Texas Southern | 0-2 | 2.5 | 2-7 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-4 | 3.5 | 0-12 |