JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — Daeshun Ruffin scored 25 points to lead Jackson State to an 80-60 victory over Florida A&M in a SWAC men’s basketball game Saturday at Lee Williams Athletic Center. The Tigers, who improved to 8-17, led 37-23 at halftime and never trailed. Ruffin added nine rebounds and six assists for Jackson State. Dionjahe Thomas had 11 points and nine rebounds. Micah Octave led the Rattlers, who fell to 9-14, with 16 points. Jackson State dominated inside, outscoring Florida A&M 40-20 in the paint and converting 16 points off turnovers. Attendance was 945.