Jackson, Ms. – Texas Southern University showed they are a resilient bunch who will not lay down and give a team a win. Texas Southern found themselves down by double digits in this game multiple times. Jackson State was able to go on a 10-0 run early in the first half to get an early lead, and never really looked back.
The Jackson State Tigers defense pressed the Texas Southern Tigers ball handlers ¾ of the court, rotating into the passing lanes and stealing the ball to get easy shots. Jackson State was up by as many as 17 points late in the second half and got a little complacent on the floor thinking the game was over. Texas Southern fought back behind the scoring of PJ Henry who led the team with 20 points 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 3 steals, Jaylen Wysinger had 13 points and 2 assists, and 2 steals.
Texas Southern turned their defensive pressure up pressing Jackson State ball handlers who were set to get the ball once it was thrown into play, forced turnovers, and was able to get easy baskets cutting the lead to 4 points. Jackson State was able to hold on winning the free throw battle between the two teams at the end of the game, securing the win 64-73. Jackson State led by Ken Evans Jr had 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, Zeke Cooks had 12 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. This was a hard-fought victory for Jackson State this evening and they should walk away from this game understanding, that the game isn’t over until there is no time left on the clock.