Courtesy of GSU Athletic Communications
Jackson State 65, Tigers 50
The Grambling State University men’s basketball team suffered a 65-50 setback to Jackson State on Saturday afternoon on Willis Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
In what was a close game in the first half, got away from GSU (6-15 overall, 3-5 SWAC) in the second half. Grambling State shot 44.4 percent from the floor in the opening period, but struggled in the second half, connecting on just 18.8 percent of its attempts in the second half.
Kintavious Dozier was the leading scorer for GSU, posting 14 points with three rebounds, an assist and a steal.
In the first half, Grambling State worked its way to a 17-11 lead with 12:17 on the clock. Jackson State jumped in front 23-22 with just over six minutes remaining until halftime. JSU carried a 37-33 lead into the break.
Jackson State (6-15, 6-2 SWAC) opened the second half with an 8-2 run to stretch its lead to double-digits, 45-35.
Grambling State was never ever to kick its offense back into gear from that forward. After Emareyon McDonald knocked down a jumper to make it a 49-44 game with 10:40 to play, GSU only scored three more buckets from field, going 3-of-18 down the stretch.
Jackson State was paced by Daeshun Ruffin who scored 20 points with five rebounds, four assists and three steals.
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Jackson Sate 67, Lady Tigers 56
Grambling State fell short against Jackson State, suffering a 67-56 defeat in a Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
The loss drops Grambling State to 8-12 overall and 5-4 in SWAC play, while Jackson State improves to 9-11 overall and 7-2 in the conference.
Jackson State controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 17-8 lead after the first quarter. Grambling State struggled offensively in the opening period, shooting just 26.7% from the field.
The Tigers found some rhythm in the second quarter, but Jackson State maintained a 35-21 advantage at halftime.
In the third quarter, Grambling State tried to chip away at the deficit. However, Jackson State’s defense remained strong, limiting Grambling to 13 points in the period.
Jackson State extended its lead to 57-36 midway through the fourth quarter before Grambling State responded with a late 5-0 run. Despite the late push, Jackson State remained in control, closing out the game with a double-digit victory.
Douthsine Prien led Grambling State with 11 points, five rebounds, and four assists while adding six steals. Sharonica Hartsfield contributed eight points, including a late three-pointer, along with three rebounds and six steals.
Jackson State was led by Diaka Berete, who delivered a game-high 26 points while shooting 9-of-14 from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range. Taleah Dilworth contributed 16 points and five rebounds, while Zoe Cooper dominated the glass with 13 rebounds.
Jackson State out-rebounded Grambling State 45-29, including a 12-10 edge in offensive boards. The visitors also capitalized from beyond the arc, shooting 45.0% (9-of-20) from three-point range compared to Grambling State’s 20.0% (2-of-10).
