Jackson State Men’s Basketball Downs Savannah State 69-42

JACKSON, Mississippi --  Paris Collins and Javeres Brent combined for 36 points and nine rebounds to help the Jackson State men’s basketball to a 69-42 victory over Savannah State at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

The Tigers overcame a three-point first half deficit and outscored Savannah State 46-16 in the second half en route to the victory.

Collins led all scorers with 19 points on 7-14 shooting from the floor. He also pulled down five rebounds and dished out a game high five assists. Brent followed with 17 points on 6-14 shooting.

Christopher Martin led Savannah State with 14 points.

JSU’s bench outscored Savannah State’s 40-15 and held the advantage in points in the paint (30-10).

JSU held Savannah State to 27.1 percent shooting from the field (13-48) and 19 percent from three-point range (4-21). The Tigers shot 44.8 percent from the field (26-58) and 40.9 percent in threes (9-22).

JSU returns to action Sunday, Nov. 29 when the Tigers travel to face Marquette. Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m.

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