JACKSON, MISS - Jackson State hit some big shots late and the Lady Tigers knocked down free throws in a 22-12 game-ending run in defeating Grambling State 81-68 Saturday afternoon at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. This win marks the eight consecutive win on the season for JSU and also the 22nd consecutive win at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.
Ameshya Williams-Holliday led JSU with 23 points and 11 rebounds, including a 10-for-13 performance from the field. Williams-Holliday recorded her seventh consecutive double double and 11th on the season.
In a game that saw four different Lady Tigers score in double figures, Keshuna Luckett scored 16 points and dished out 6 assists. Miya Crump registered 14 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Daja Woodard was a force to be reckoned with off the bench recording a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
"Today's game was a tough one," said head coach Tomekia Reed. "We knew Grambling would come in and play physical and knock down shots, and they did just that. I'm proud of my players for playing together and for meeting the challenge. We needed this type of game to challenge us and to awaken our complacent spirits. I'm happy we made adjustments and very thankful the players never gave up.
Jackson State (10-6,8-0 SWAC) found themselves in a back and forth first half with Grambling State (7-12, 4-4 SWAC) that resulted in seven lead changes with GSU leading for majority of the half going into intermission with the lead, 44-42.
With JSU clinging to a 47-46 lead following a layup from Woodard with 5:13 to play in the third quarter, the Lady Tigers turned up the defensive pressure and stymied Grambling State. JSU managed to keep the lead for the rest of the contest as they took a double digit lead in the fourth quarter 67-56 with 5:02 left in to play in the contest. The Lady Tigers held Grambling State scoreless for more than three minutes and went on to outscore GSU 39-24 in the second half to secure the victory, 81-68.
"I would like to send a special shout out to our fans," said Reed. "Y'all were amazing and I thank you for filling the seats. It's a pleasure to see that type of support for a single header game."
NOTABLES
- Jackson State was 28-57 (49 percent) shooting from the field and (20-25) from the charity stripe
- Grambling State shot 36 percent (23-64) from the field and 87 percent (13-15) from the free-throw line
- JSU registered 34 rebounds, including 21 on the defensive glass and 13 on the offensive glass
- GSU pulled down 30 rebounds, with 13 coming on the defensive end and 17 on the offensive end
- Jackson State finished with 44 points in the paint, 19 bench points, eight fast-break points, and 16 second-chance points
- Grambling State registered 13 bench points, 16 points in the paint, seven fast-break points and 17 second-chance points
NEXT UP
Jackson State will return to action Monday when they host Southern University at 5:30 p.m. CT at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for home games are now on sale to the public for the 2021-22 men's and women's basketball season. Tickets can be purchased online at
Ticketmaster or at the JSU Ticket Office at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For all of the latest Jackson State women's basketball news, fans can follow the Twitter account (
@GoJSUTigersWBB), Instagram account (
@gojsutigerswbb) and Facebook account (Jackson State Women's Basketball). You can also follow head coach Tomekia Reed on Twitter at (
@CoachTReed) and Instagram (@coachtomekiareed).
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