Jarrett leads Jackson State past Alcorn State 86-57
JACKSON, Miss. -- Tristan Jarrett scored 24 points and Jackson State beat Alcorn State 86-57 on Saturday.
Roland Griffin added 23 points and seven rebounds for Jackson State (9-14, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Jayveous McKinnis had eight points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.
Alcorn State totaled 19 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Troymain Crosby had 15 points for the Braves (10-11, 6-4). Deshaw Andrews and Corey Tillery added 10 points apiece.
Maurice Howard, the Braves' leading scorer entering the matchup at 14 points per game, failed to make a shot (0 of 5).
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Braves for the season. Jackson State defeated Alcorn State 76-65 on Jan. 11. Jackson State plays Southern at home on Monday. Alcorn State takes on Grambling State on the road on Monday.
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2020-2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Prairie View A&M | 4-0 | - | 5-4 |
Alabama A&M | 2-0 | 1 | 4-0 |
Jackson State | 2-0 | 1 | 2-5 |
Alcorn State | 3-1 | 1 | 3-6 |
Southern | 3-2 | 1.5 | 3-6 |
Grambling | 3-3 | 2 | 5-8 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-4 | 3 | 3-12 |
Texas Southern | 1-2 | 2.5 | 3-7 |
Alabama State | 2-5 | 3.5 | 2-5 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 0-13 |