Alabama A&M defeats Jackson St 100-91

Jackson St Edges Alabama A&M in Thrilling 100-91 Upset at Event Center

In a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams ebb and flow, visiting Jackson State University (JSU) stunned the home crowd by edging Alabama A&M University 100-91 on Tuesday night at the Event Center.

The primary storyline of this matchup was one of comebacks, as JSU erased a 4-point halftime deficit to pull ahead. However, it was Alabama A&M that came out strong in the second half, outscoring JSU by nine points to take a commanding 77-69 lead with just over five minutes remaining.

But the Aggies couldn't hold on, as JSU mounted an impressive comeback of its own. With under two minutes left, Daeshun Ruffin hit a crucial three-pointer to bring JSU within four points. The visitors then forced a turnover and capitalized on it, with PJ Eason scoring in the paint to cut the deficit to just one point.

The game remained neck-and-neck until the final seconds, when Ruffin sank another key shot to seal the victory for JSU.

Daeshun Ruffin was the star of this matchup, finishing with a team-high 39 points on 44.8% shooting from the field and leading all scorers with 10 assists. For Alabama A&M, Kintavious Dozier led the way with 31 points, while PJ Eason chipped in with 12 rebounds.

The win marked JSU's first victory this season against an unranked opponent, making it a notable upset in the conference standings. The Aggies' loss drops their record to [insert stats], while the Tigers improve to [insert stats].

In terms of statistics, both teams shot effectively from the field and free throw line. Alabama A&M made 34-of-43 free throws, with JSU converting on 24-of-31 attempts. Both teams struggled with three-point shooting, as the Aggies went 8-for-25 and the Tigers connected on just 2-for-9.

The Event Center played host to a thrilling game that saw both teams put on a show.