Jackson State Tigers

Jackson State Tigers

16-18 - 2nd in SWAC
Shannon Grant gets the and-1 to fall Shannon Grant gets the and-1 to fall

Shannon Grant gets the and-1 to fall

Ruffin's 25 points lead No. 2 Jackson State past No. 3 Bethune-Cookman 71-50 in SWAC semifinals Ruffin's 25 points lead No. 2 Jackson State past No. 3 Bethune-Cookman 71-50 in SWAC semifinals

— Daeshun Ruffin had 25 points as second-seeded Jackson State defeated No. 3-seed Bethune-Cookman 71-50 in Friday's Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.

Jayme Mitchell Jr. hits the 3-point shot vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Jayme Mitchell Jr. hits the 3-point shot vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Jayme Mitchell Jr. hits the 3-point shot vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Dorian McMillian throws down the hammer Dorian McMillian throws down the hammer

Dorian McMillian throws down the hammer

Grant has 24, Jackson State takes down Mississippi Valley State 66-62 Grant has 24, Jackson State takes down Mississippi Valley State 66-62

— Shannon Grant had 24 points in Jackson State's 66-62 victory against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.

Ruffin puts up 20 as Jackson State knocks off UAPB 76-69 Ruffin puts up 20 as Jackson State knocks off UAPB 76-69

— Daeshun Ruffin had 20 points in Jackson State's 76-69 victory over UAPB on Thursday.

Romelle Mansel posts double-double to help Jackson State beat Prairie View A&M 88-74 Romelle Mansel posts double-double to help Jackson State beat Prairie View A&M 88-74

— Romelle Mansel totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds to help Jackson State defeat Prairie View A&M 88-74 on Monday night.

Romelle Mansel with the and-1 bucket Romelle Mansel with the and-1 bucket

Romelle Mansel with the and-1 bucket

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Mitchell scores 19 as Jackson State downs Texas Southern 67-52 Mitchell scores 19 as Jackson State downs Texas Southern 67-52

— Jayme Mitchell had 19 points in Jackson State's 67-52 victory against Texas Southern on Saturday night.

SWAC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Southern 74.1 - 12 20
Jackson State 71.4 5 18 16
Bethune-Cookman 68.6 3.5 16 17
Alabama State 73.1 2 16 20
Texas Southern 72.7 5 17 15
Alcorn State 65.0 9 21 11
Florida A&M 72.1 5.5 17 14
Grambling 66.3 9 22 12
Alabama A&M 73.0 10 22 10
Prairie View A&M 71.4 15 27 5
Arkansas-Pine Blu.. 72.3 13.5 25 6
Mississippi Valle.. 54.1 16.5 28 3
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Shannon Grant
  • Assists Per Game

    Keiveon Hunt
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Shannon Grant

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Romelle Mansel
  • Steals Per Game

    Keiveon Hunt
  • Blocks Per Game

    Shannon Grant