Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils @ Jackson State Tigers
Jackson State's Collins scores 28 in return from broken hand
JACKSON, Miss. -- Paris Collins made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points in his return from a broken bone in his shooting hand and Jackson State beat Mississippi Valley State 83-68 on Saturday.
Collins hit a 3-pionter with 3:28 to go for his 23rd point and a 76-60 lead. He finished 10 of 19 from the floor and led the Tigers with six rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Jackson State hit eight 3-pointers in nine trips down the floor for a 60-40 lead and cruised.
Maurice Rivers added 10 points for Jackson State (8-13, 4-4 SWAC) before fouling out. Collins had 12 points in the first half to help Jackson State to a 33-30 lead after MVSU turned it over 10 times.
Ta'Jay Henry, the reigning SWAC player of the week, had 20 points and 12 rebounds for Mississippi Valley State (3-18, 3-5). Marcus Romain scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half and the Delta Devils outrebounded JSU 37-26.
Game Information
Jackson, MS
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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