Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Jackson State Tigers
Evans helps Jackson State hold off Bethune-Cookman 61-60
JACKSON, Miss. -- — Ken Evans had 17 points to help Jackson State fend off Bethune-Cookman 61-60 on Monday night.
Evans had five rebounds for the Tigers (12-14, 8-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jordan O'Neal scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Keionte Cornelius made three 3-pointers and scored 11.
The Wildcats (12-14, 7-6) were led by Jakobi Heady's 17 points. Dhashon Dyson had 14 points and Zion Harmon scored 13.
Jackson State won despite not scoring over the final 3:30 of the game.
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Game Information
Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
8:30 PM, February 19, 2024
Jackson, MS
Attendance: 967
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Joe Wilbert III
- Alfred Smith
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |

