Grambling 69, at Jackson State 66

JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a singular, spectacular performance and a final, frantic minute, the Grambling Tigers edged the Jackson State Tigers 69-66 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference men’s basketball clash on Saturday at the Lee Williams Athletic Center. The contest pivoted entirely on the efforts of Jackson State guard Daeshun Ruffin. The hometown product from Jackson delivered a breathtaking individual effort, pouring in 38 points in 40 minutes of action. His scoring barrage kept the hosts within striking distance despite a largely inefficient offensive afternoon for his team. Yet, in the game’s decisive final seconds,… Read more...