Huntsville, Ala. - The Jackson State men's basketball team out-rebounded the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 39-34 on the way to a 75-67 victory on the road Saturday night at the Alabama A&M Events Center.

Ken Evans Jr. had 19 points to lead the Tigers (7-9, 3-0), who had four players score in double figures. Jordan O'Neal added 12 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, and Coltie Young helped out with 11 points and six rebounds. Chase Adams scored 10 points for Jackson State to close out those in double figures. 

Jackson State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 17 boards that led to 17 second-chance points, thanks in large part to Zeke Cook's five offensive rebounds.

Jackson State forced 15 Alabama A&M turnovers while committing 11 themselves in Saturday's game. The Tigers turned those takeaways into 14 points on the offensive end of the floor. Keijuan Johnson and Zeke Cook led the way individually, with two steals.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 25-22 advantage, Jackson State went on a 5-0 run with 3:33 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Johnson, to increase its lead to 30-22. The Tigers then added two points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 37-27 advantage. Jackson State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down five shots to account for 15 of its 37 points.

Jackson State kept its lead intact before going on a 6-0 run, finished off by Keionte Cornelius' three, to grow the lead to 63-53 with 4:26 to go in the contest. The Bulldogs narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Tigers still cruised the rest of the way for the 75-67 win. Jackson State got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 12 of its 38 total points.

Game Notes

• Jackson State found success from beyond the 3-point arc, knocking down eight treys in the game.
• The Tigers tied a season-high in free throws made with 23 while attempting a season-high 32.
• Jackson State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
• The Tigers' defense held the Bulldogs to just 19 made field goals in the game. 
• Jackson State had a 39-34 edge on the boards in the win.
• The Jackson State defense forced 15 turnovers and scored 14 points. 
• Jackson State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 17 offensive boards in the game.
• Evans Jr. led the Tigers with 19 points.
• Jackson State got a game-high nine rebounds from Cook.

Up Next
The Tigers will return to the Williams Athletics and Assembly Center as they welcome the Panthers of Prairie View A&M to town on Saturday afternoon. The game is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. tip, and the action can be seen and heard on the JSU Sports Network, with Rob Jay calling the action.  

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