MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jackson State won it's first conference matchup Monday night versus Alabama State by a final score of 60-44 on ESPNU.

Jackson State was led by senior point guard, Tristan Jarrett, who finished with 25-points on 8-of-16 scoring and four steals. 

In the first half of play, Jackson State opened up on a 7-1 in the first four minutes of play. The Hornets took their first lead of the night at the 2:34 mark left in the first half, 20-19. 

Jackson State closed the final two minutes of the half on an 8-0 run, taking a 27-20 lead into the break. Early in the second half, a Tristan Jarrett layup gave JSU a double-digit 33-22 lead. 

The Tigers never looked back, running away with the contest and securing it's first SWAC and overall victory on the season by a final score of 60-44.

Outside of Jarrett, who finished with a season high 25 points on the night, the Tigers were given solid performances by Caianan McClelland, who had a season best 14-points on 5-of-7 shooting, and Jayveous McKinnis, seven points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and three blocked shots. McClelland also finished with a team-best 4-of-6 from three point territory.

Jonas James tallied eight points and four rebounds for the contest. As a team, Jackson State finished 20-of-51 (39.2 percent) from the field. 

Jackson State won it's first game of the season and improves to 1-0 in SWAC play. The Tigers return to the court on Saturday with a matchup versus Alcorn State at home beginning at 5:30 p.m.