The Jackson State Tigers are set to face the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Monday at Moore Gymnasium in a college basketball matchup. Jackson State aims to recover from a recent 76-71 defeat to Florida A&M, bringing their season record to 8-17. Following this game, they will host Alcorn State.
Leading the Tigers, Daeshun Ruffin averages 16 points per game (PPG), along with 4.1 assists (APG) and 2.8 rebounds (RPG) over 15 games this season. Dorian McMillian contributes 10.9 PPG and 4 RPG, while Jayme Mitchell Jr. adds 10.2 PPG and 3.9 RPG. Romelle Mansel leads in rebounds with 6.6 RPG and scores 9.4 PPG. As a team, Jackson State averages 70.3 PPG, shooting 40.2% from the field, 32.3% from three-point range, and 72.6% from the free-throw line.
Historically, Jackson State has dominated this matchup, winning five of the last six games against Bethune-Cookman.
On the other side, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (11-14) are looking to bounce back from a 78-74 loss to Alcorn State, which ended their four-game winning streak. They will next travel to face Alabama A&M.
Brayon Freeman leads the Wildcats with 16.3 PPG in 16 games. Trey Thomas closely follows with 16.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, and 2.1 APG. Daniel Rouzan adds 11.4 PPG and 5.2 RPG. Reggie Ward Jr