Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions @ Jackson State Tigers
Evans scores 37, Jackson State knocks off UAPB 89-84
JACKSON, Miss. -- — Ken Evans' 37 points led Jackson State over UAPB 89-84 on Thursday.
Evans had six rebounds for the Tigers (14-16, 10-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Chase Adams scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 7, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Zeke Cook shot 3 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with nine points, while adding six rebounds.
Joe French led the Golden Lions (13-17, 8-9) in scoring, finishing with 28 points. Kylen Milton added 21 points and two steals for UAPB. Rashad Williams also had 19 points.
Both teams play again on Saturday. Jackson State hosts Mississippi Valley State and UAPB travels to play Alcorn State.
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Game Information
Jackson, MS
Referee:Talmadge Scott
Referee:Damien Richard
Referee:Erroll Lewis
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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