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Jackson State Downs Prairie View A&M 79-70 - Match Report
Prairie View A&M was scorched by Daeshun Ruffin for 26 points as Jackson State defeated them 79-70 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Keiveon Hunt had 14 points for Jackson State and Shannon Grant chipped in with 11 points. Romelle Mansel had 3 assists for them, while Romelle Mansel was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Prairie View A&M got a 31-point performance from Tanahj Pettway, who was supported by 13 points from Orlando Horton Jr.. Braelon Bush had 5 assists in a losing cause for Prairie View A&M, while Marcel Bryant grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Jackson State were victorious, as the score was 36-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Jackson State as they grabbed 37 boards, while Prairie View A&M only had 22
Next game, Jackson State takes its act on the road to face Texas Southern looking for another win. For Prairie View A&M, they head home to face Alcorn State.