Jackson State Tigers @ Memphis Tigers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
JKST | 36 | 41 | 77 |
MEM | 47 | 47 | 94 |
Walton scores 19, Memphis defeats Jackson State 94-77
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Jaykwon Walton had 19 points in Memphis' 94-77 season-opening victory against Jackson State on Monday night.
Walton added five rebounds and three steals for Memphis. David Jones scored 15 points while going 5 of 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Jordan Brown had 11 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line.
Jackson State was led by Ken Evans, who recorded 18 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Chase Adams added 16 points and four assists for Jackson State. In addition, Coltie Young had 13 points.
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Memphis' next game is Friday against Missouri on the road, and Jackson State visits San Diego on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Memphis, TN
Referee:Zelton Steed
Referee:Mike Terry
Referee:Wesley Ford
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern 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 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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