Jackson State Tigers at Central Michigan Chippewas
· NCAA Men's Basketball
72 - 81
Roundtree, DiLeo lift C Michigan past Jackson St 81-72
The Tigers entered without a road win this season but showed some fight against Central Michigan (10-2) which remains unbeaten in six home contests.
The Chippewas led 35-34 at halftime then extended the margin to 56-44 on Roundtree's 3-pointer with 13:40 remaining. Later, Roundtree's layup made it an 18-pont margin (75-57) with just under six minutes left before Jackson State (2-10) closed the game with a 15-6 run for the final margin.
Kevin McKay and Larry Austin Jr. each scored 11 for the Chippewas, who shot 27 of 53 (51 percent) including 9 of 24 from 3-point range.
Venjie Wallis and Chris Howell each scored 19 and Jayveous McKinnis added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers.
Central Michigan now owns a 3-0 record in its all-time series with Jackson State, including last season's 70-63 win in Mount Pleasant. CMU holds an 8-0 all-time mark against current members of the SWAC.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:05 | David DiLeo Defensive Rebound. | 72 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Chris McIntosh missed Layup. | 72 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:11 | Jeremiah Bozeman Offensive Rebound. | 72 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:11 | Khalil Spencer missed Layup. | 72 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:17 | Khalil Spencer Offensive Rebound. | 72 - 81 |
Statistics
 JKST |
 CMU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 30-69 | FG | 27-53 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 51 |
| 4-15 | 3PT | 9-24 |
| 27 | Three Point % | 38 |
| 8-11 | FT | 18-28 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 64 |
| 39 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 13 | Assists | 11 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 6 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 12 | Points Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 11 |
| 44 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 22 | Fouls | 13 |
| 11 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 1,689 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 10 | 9-21 |