Howard sank three free throws in the final 20 seconds, giving the Tigers (2-9) the cushion to withstand a 3-pointer by SMU's Robert Nyakundi at the buzzer. Willie Readus added 10 points and eight rebounds for Jackson State.
Nyakundi led the Mustangs (5-4) with 15 points and six rebounds, and London Giles added 13 points. Shawn Williams, a Texas transfer, scored 12 points in his SMU debut.
The game was played at 7,500-seat Ellis Davis Fieldhouse, which is operated by the Dallas Independent School District. The Mustangs are back on the court Dec. 19 when they travel to Cape Girardeau, Mo. to face Southeast Missouri State. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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