JACKSON, Miss.| The Jackson State women's basketball team is set to host Mississippi Valley State Saturday afternoon at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. Tip-off is set for 3:00 p.m.

Jackson State (11-8, 8-1 SWAC) defeated Southern University 64-57 on the road Monday evening in a hard-fought battle. Daphane White pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds in the road win for JSU. The Tigers had two players score in double figures, led by Ti'Ian Boler, who had 17 points. Jariyah Covington tacked on 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Angel Jackson added nine points, six rebounds and three blocks.

JSU shot 48.9 percent (22-of-45) from the field and 17-for-29 (58.6 percent) from the free throw line. The Tigers finished with 34 points in the paint, 11 bench points, eight points off seven Southern University turnovers, seven fastbreak points and six second chance points.

Jackson State carried a one-point lead at the half, 25-24 as SU kept the Tigers in close reach. JSU began to inch away from the Jags holding a 46-43 advantage by the end of the third. The Tigers created some space in the fourth taking an eight-point lead with 2:46 left in the game, 60-52. Southern attempted to close in on the deficit, but Jackson State held on to win 64-57.

Mississippi Valley State (2-18, 0-9 SWAC) comes to Jackson State with no luck in conference play so far. The Devillettes defeated Nicholls State and New Orleans at home earlier in the season. MVSU is coming off a road matchup at Arkansas-Pine Bluff last Saturday. The Golden Lions pulled away for the 69-55 victory over Mississippi Valley State. Lexus Eagle Chasing led the Devillettes in scoring with 16 points and six rebounds. Zaria Harleaux registered a double-double scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Jackson State clinches on to its top spot in the SWAC, as the Tigers continue to compete with the number one defense and the second ranked offense in scoring. Keshuna Luckett is 1^st in assists followed by Jariyah Covington (5^th). Angel Jackson is ranked 2^nd in blocked shots and 4^th in rebounding. Daja Woodard is 6^th in rebounding and Daphane White is 13^th. Ti'Ian Boler is ranked 1^st in free-throw percentage and Jackson is ranked 8^th.

Game Information

Jackson State (5-7, 2-0 SWAC) vs. Mississippi Valley State (2-18, 0-9 SWAC)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 4 / 3:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson, Miss.
Arena: Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center
Stats: Live Stats
Watch: JSU Sports Network
Listen: WOAD 1300 AM | 103.5 FM
Tickets: Purchase

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