HOUSTON, TX --The Jackson State men's basketball team got a 31-point performance from the bench, but fell 102-52 to the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Delmar Fieldhouse Saturday.

The Tigers (1-10) had two players score in double figures, led by Keionte Cornelius, who had 12 points. Jamarcus Jones added 10 points from the bench and Zeke Cook added six points.

How It Happened

Jackson State struggled out of the gate, falling behind 52-17 heading into halftime.

After intermission, Jackson State managed to gain control and had a 94-46 lead before going on a 5-0 run, finished off by Cornelius' three, to grow the lead to 99-46 with 2:12 to go in the contest. Texas Tech then asserted control, outscoring the Tigers 56--47 the rest of the way to hand Jackson State the 102-52 loss. Jackson State shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting five shots from deep to score 15 of its 35 points.

Game Notes

» The Tigers shared the ball well, recording an assist on 61 percent of made baskets.
» The Jackson State bench made an impact by adding 31 points to its scoring output.
» Keionte Cornelius and Jamarcus Jones came off the bench to score 12 and 10 points, respectively.
» Keionte Cornelius led the Tigers with 12 points.
» Jackson State got a team-high five rebounds from Trace Young.