Saturday, November 7, 2009

Jackson State Tigers 19, Alabama State Hornets 7

JSU wins 19-7, leads SWAC East

Jackson State used the first-half running of Bloi-Dei Dorzon and a strong game-long showing by its defense to beat Alabama State 19-7 tonight in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. JSU (3-5 overall) took sole possession of first place in the SWAC East with a 3-2 record. With victories in its final two games against Alabama A&M and Alcorn State, JSU will advance to the SWAC title game for the third straight season. ASU fell to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in the SWAC. A homecoming crowd announced at 18,510 watched the game. Dorzon ran for 108 yards, including 102 in the first half, when he helped JSU jump to a 19-7 lead.

Final: Jackson State 19, Alabama State 7

JACKSON, Miss. --- All the points were scored in the first half as both teams had offensive troubles against two of the SWAC’s top defensive units. ASU (4-5, 1-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference) finished with 159 total yards for the game while JSU (3-5, 3-3 SWAC) amassed 212. Hornets quarterback Chris Mitchell connected with Nick Andrews for a 6-yard TD pass for ASU's only score.

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