Daeshun Ruffin scores 31 to help Jackson State edge Alcorn State 89-86 in SWAC opener

By Canadian Press on January 3, 2026.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Daeshun Ruffin scored 31 points to help Jackson State hold off Alcorn State 89-86 on Saturday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener.

Ruffin added eight assists for the Tigers (2-12, 1-0), who ended a six-game losing streak. Dorian McMillian totaled 14 points, five rebounds and three steals. Jayme Mitchell also scored 14

The Braves (1-12, 0-1) were led by Davian Williams, who recorded 24 points, six rebounds and three steals. Nick Woodard and Shane Lancaster both scored 21 with Woodard adding seven rebounds.

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