MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jackson State fell in a close matchup Monday evening by a final score of 72-70 to Alabama State in conference play.
Alabama State opened up the game on a 10-2 run before the Lady Tigers pulled back with a 17-14 deficit at the end of the first quarter. Jackson State went on a 4-0 run in the first two minutes of the second quarter to take it's first lead of the game 18-17.
With 29-seconds left in the second quarter, Jackson State controlled a six-point 37-31 lead. Alabama State closed the half with a bucket, as JSU took a 37-33 lead into the break.
At the half,
Ameshya Williams led JSU with 14-points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
Keshuna Luckett had 11-points at the break.
The third quarter went back and forth throughout the 10-minute period with a tie score of 51-51 with under a minute left in the quarter. Alabama State took a 3-point lead into the final quarter of play and would maintain a close lead throughout the majority of the fourth quarter
The final minute of the fourth quarter was full of excitement. ASU took a 68-65 lead into the final 60-seconds before stretching it's lead to 72-65 with 25-seconds remaining.
With the help of a
Keshuna Luckett layup and a Williams three-pointer, Jackson State was able to trim the score to 72-70. Despite the near comeback, JSU fell by a final of 72-70 for it's first conference loss of the season.
Ameshya Williams had a career night with 25 points, 23 rebounds, seven blocked shots, and one steal, despite a nail biting loss to Alabama State, 72-70. Williams also knocked down a three-point shot to close the Lady Hornets lead to 72-70 with seconds left on the clock. She also went a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line.
Keshuna Luckett had her best outing of the season, totaling 22-points on 7-of-13 shooting.
Jariyah Covington collected 11-points and
Dayzsha Rogan had 10-points on the night.
As a team, Jackson State shot 24-of-63 from the field. The Lady Tigers also tallied 53 rebounds, and went 19-of-23 from the free-throw line.
Jackson State falls to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in SWAC play as they look to rebound Saturday afternoon versus Alcorn State for the home opener in Jackson.
