Daeshun Ruffin scores career-high 37 to lead Jackson State over Bethune-Cookman 86-81
JACKSON, Miss. -- — Daeshun Ruffin scored a career-high 37 points to lead Jackson State to an 86-81 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday night.
Ruffin made 12 of 22 shots with five 3-pointers and 8 of 10 free throws, adding five assists for the Tigers (5-14, 5-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Romelle Mansel scored 16 and snagged seven rebounds.
Trey Thomas led the Wildcats (7-12, 4-2) with 20 points. Bethune-Cookman also got 18 points and nine rebounds from Daniel Rouzan. Jesus Carralero had 17 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
4:30 PM, January 25, 2025
Jackson, MS
Attendance: 1,317
- Referees:
- Ross Collins
- Trent Dews
- Raymond Tate
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 15-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 16-15 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 16-15 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alcorn State | 11-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Florida A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-12 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-15 | 12 | 6-25 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 14 | 3-28 |
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