JSU Men’s Basketball Remains Perfect at AAC with 89-66 Win Over SELA

JACKSON, Mississippi – The Jackson State men’s basketball team finished the non-conference portion of its scheduled and closed out 2015 in grand style. Five Tigers scored in double-figures en route to an 89-66 victory over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Wednesday night at the Lee E. Williams AAC.

Paris Collins led the Tigers (5-8) with a 22 point, four rebound, four assist and three steal effort. He went 8-15 from the field, 2-5 from three-point range and finished 4-4 from the free throw line in 36 minutes of action. Kaven Bernard came off the bench to add 21 points, three rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes. Chace Franklin also came off the bench to score 15 points on 4-10 shooting. He also went 4-5 from the line and pulled down four rebounds over 27 minutes. Janarius Middleton put together a solid game as he scored 12 points on 4-8 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Raeford Worsham posted his third double-double of the season as he finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds. He went 5-7 from the field and was 4-4 from the line.

Zay Jackson led the Lions (2-11) with a 23 point and a six rebound effort.

JSU led 45-34 at halftime and outscored SELA 44-32 in the second half.

JSU returns to action Saturday, Jan. 2 to face Alabama State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener at the AAC. Tipoff for the men’s game is set for 5:30 p.m. (immediately following the 3 p.m. women’s game). The game will be broadcast on SWAC TV. For ticket information call the JSU Athletics Ticket Office at 601-979-2420.

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