JACKSON, Miss. - The Jackson State Tigers sent it's seniors out on top, winning their final home game in a Tiger jersey by a final score of 76-56 for the last time at the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center.

The seniors were all smiles, but one senior in particular had another reason to be smiling. Thomas "Snacks" Lee, Jackson State's student manager for the past few seasons, was given a chance to wear a Tiger jersey for the first time in what was the Tigers final game at home.

With roars of "WE WANT SNACKS"  echoing through the crowd, No. 35 got off the bench, walked his way to the scores table, and subbed into his first ever collegiate basketball game. 

With two minutes left in the game, Snacks took to the court, nearly grabbing a rebound in his first few seconds. He put up three shots from three point range, but were unsuccessful. 

It was his fourth three-point attempt from behind the arc that was met with an uproar of excitement from the crowd, as the sound of a perfect swoosh was echoed throughout the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center.

His final stat line concluded with 1-of-4 shots made and three points off the three-pointer as he played in the final two minutes of the game.

He and the Tigers have now won two straight games, improving to 12-17 overall and 9-7 in SWAC play.

Three Tigers finished with double-digits in the contest, with Roland Griffin tallying 21 points to lead the team. Tristan Jarrett had 16 points and Venjie Wallis had 14 points. 

Griffin also led the team with seven rebounds while Wallis had six rebounds. Jonas James had a team-best seven assists and was tied with Dontelius Ross with three steals. 

As a team the Tigers shots 25-of-51 from the field, knocking down 6-of-16 shots from three-point territory. The Tigers also out rebounded UAPB 28-25.

Jackson State will return to the court Thursday for a conference matchup on the road versus Alabama A&M in Huntsville, Ala. beginning at 7:30 p.m.