JACKSON, Mississippi -- Jackson State remained unbeaten in SWAC contests Saturday, defeating Alcorn State 60-55 in Lorman.The Tigers (6-10, 3-0 SWAC) got 15 points from forward Mo Rivers, who scored in double figures for the second game in a row. Treshawn Bolden had 10 points with seven boards, Jesse Love added 10 points and Paris Collins scored nine with a team-high nine rebounds.
JSU shot 39.3 percent from the floor, making 22 of 56 shots, but they only made five of their 24 attempted 3-point baskets.
But coach Wayne Brent's squad again played well defensively. They forced 14 Alcorn turnovers, helped win the rebounding battle 36-34 and held Alcorn to a 39.1 shooting percentage (18-46).
Alcorn State (4-12, 0-3 SWAC) got 38 points out of its bench, but shot nearly half of its 46 shots from beyond the three-point arc and only made 5 out of 20.
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