Jackson State Tigers @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Jackson State rolls past cold-shooting Delta Devils 85-65
ITTA BENA, Miss. -- Roland Griffin scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Jackson State rolled past Mississippi Valley State 85-65 on Saturday night.
Jayveous McKinnis added 16 points -- including five dunks -- and also grabbed nine boards for Jackson State (7-14, 4-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Venjie Wallis added 13 points and Jonas James scored 11 points with seven assists.
Leading scorer Tristan Jarrett (18 ppg) failed to make a shot from the floor (0-for-5) and finished with two points.
The Delta Devils were 29% shooting from the field (19-for-65) the worst mark by a Jackson State opponent this season. Michael Green led MVSU (2-19, 1-7) with 23 points. Quinton Alston added 10 points and six rebounds. Gebreal Samaha had seven rebounds.
Caleb Hunter, MVSU's second-leading scorer (16 ppg) was 0-for-7 from the field and failed to make a shot from 3-point range, finishing with three points.
Jackson State takes on Arkansas-Pine Bluff on the road on Monday. Mississippi Valley State takes on Grambling State at home on Monday.
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Game Information
Itta Bena, MS
Referee:Hassiba Braggs
Referee:John Heatly
Referee:Donta Carter
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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