Grambling State defeated Jackson State in an exciting 70-62 back-and-forth affair on the Prudential Heart on Saturday afternoon within the third annual HBCU Legacy Basic. The rating was stage after 20 minutes of play in a dynamic recreation that noticed 11 totally different lead adjustments. The Tigers had an edge within the second half, although, outscoring the Tigers 41-33.
Tra’Michael Moton led the scoring for Grambling State with 19 factors, whereas Jalen Johnson added one other 15. The Tigers’ skill to generate alternatives on the charity stripe was essential to their success. They drew 15 private fouls on the protection, which led to 16 factors (80% capturing) from the free throw line. Effectivity metrics evaluated the offense at a mean of 1.16 factors scored per possession on 57% true capturing.
Jackson State was led by Ken Evans, who recorded 15 factors and 5 boards. The Tigers shot 23-of-65 from the sphere and 7-of-29 from behind the arc. That contributed to their recreation common of 1.01 factors per possession on 44% true capturing.
Grambling State recorded a brand new season-high seven blocks
The sport tempo (possessions per 40 minutes) of 60.8 was a season-low for Jackson State
11 lead adjustments and 5 ties had been recorded within the recreation
Every group has its subsequent recreation on Feb. 5. Grambling State heads to Davey L. Whitney Well being & Bodily Schooling Complicated to tackle Alcorn State, the place the Tigers will search for a repeat of their success right here this afternoon. In the meantime, Jackson State will attempt to flip issues round after they tackle Southern on the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Meeting Heart.
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