JACKSON, MS --Five Tigers scored at least 10 points and Jackson State defeated the UAPB Golden Lions 88-84 at home Monday.

The Tigers (7-17, 6-5) had five players score in double figures, led by Romelle Mansel, who had a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Jamarcus Jones added 17 points off the bench and Ken Evans helped out with 15 points.

Zeke Cook pulled down four offensive rebounds to lead the Jackson State offense which grabbed 11 boards and turned them into 18 second chance points.

Jackson State forced 13 UAPB turnovers while committing 12 themselves in Monday's game. The Tigers turned those takeaways into 18 points on the offensive end of the floor. Chase Adams' three steals led the way for Jackson State.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 14-12 advantage, Jackson State went on a 6-0 run with 10:27 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Adams, to increase its lead to 20-12. The Tigers then added two points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 38-28 advantage. Jackson State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down seven shots to account for 21 of its 38 points.

UAPB proceeded to take a 64-59 lead before Jackson State went on a 5-0 run to even the score at 64 all with seven seconds to go in the contest, Neither team was able to finish the game in regulation and the contest headed to overtime tied at 64-64. Jackson State capitalized on four UAPB turnovers in the period, collecting nine points off those turnovers.

UAPB then snagged an 83-81 advantage with 1:57 left in the second overtime before Jackson State responded by going on a 5-0 run, finished off by Jones' layup, to seize an 86-83 lead with 54 seconds to go in the period. The Tigers kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 88-84 win

Game Notes

» Romelle Mansel notched a double-double for the Tigers with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
» The Tigers shot well from three point range, knocking down 10 of 21 long range attempts.
» Five Jackson State players scored 10 or more points.
» The Jackson State defense forced 13 turnovers.
» Jackson State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Romelle Mansel led the Tigers with 18 points.
» Jackson State got a game-high 13 rebounds from Romelle Mansel.