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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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 |
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