Jackson State Tigers’ showed no fear stepping onto the court to play Memphis University in this game. Turnovers plagued the JSU Tigers early in this game, but they found a way to scratch and claw themselves back into the game. Memphis University jumped out to an early 5-0 lead. Jackson State began to settle in, understanding the game had just started and they were going to force Memphis into playing their style game.
Jackson State Zeke Cook back cut to the basket for a layup that got the JSU Tigers on the scoreboard. Neither team could make a basket due to missed shots or turnovers and finally, Jackson State was able to tie the game on a three-pointer by Zeke Cook.
Jackson State gained an early lead in the game leading by as many as 6 points in the game with a 22-16 lead. Memphis climbed back into this game scoring 10 unanswered points in 52 seconds off Jackson State’s missed opportunities to score. Jackson State fought back to tie the game 28-28. Memphis went on another run pushing the lead to 11 points at the half.
Memphis University’s ability to go 11 players deep in this game was crucial because they always had fresh legs coming into the game. Jackson State went 8 players deep on their team and it didn’t seem to be enough to try and secure a come-from-behind victory.
Memphis extended their lead to 20 points at one point late in the second half with their defensive anticipation of where Jackson State was looking to pass the ball on the court.
Jackson State and Memphis both got their turnover issues under control from the first half when Jackson State had 14 and Memphis had 10. For the game, Jackson State had 23 turnovers to Memphis University 16.
Both teams field goal (FG%) was over 40%, Jackson State FG 46.0% and Memphis University FG 50% Jackson State 3PT 33.3%, Memphis 3PT 39.3%, Jackson State FT 75%, Memphis University FT 65.2%.
Memphis University had five players who scored in double digits Jaykwon Walton 19, David Jones, 15, Malcolm Dandridge 10, Jordan Brown 11, and Caleb Mills 10. Jackson State University had four players who scored in double digits Ken Evans Jr. 18, Chase Adams 16, Coltie Young 13, and Treyon Johnson 10.
Jackson State will play San Diego on Nov 8th.