Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Jackson State Tigers
· SWAC Tournament - Semifinal
Ruffin's 25 points lead No. 2 Jackson State past No. 3 Bethune-Cookman 71-50 in SWAC semifinals
Jackson State will take on fifth-seeded Alabama State in Saturday's championship game.
Ruffin shot 9 of 18 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Tigers (16-17). Jayme Mitchell scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Shannon Grant shot 2 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 10 points, while adding eight rebounds. It was the sixth win in a row for the Tigers.
The Wildcats (17-16, 1-1) were led by Daniel Rouzan, who posted 14 points and eight rebounds. Brayon Freeman added 11 points for Bethune-Cookman. Trey Thomas also recorded nine points.
Jackson State took the lead with 6:57 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Ruffin led their team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 35-24 at the break. Jackson State outscored Bethune-Cookman in the second half by 10 points, with Ruffin scoring a team-high 13 points after intermission.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 50 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 50 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:12 | Ebo Wilson Defensive Rebound. | 50 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:17 | David Onanina missed Layup. | 50 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:30 | Jackson State Turnover. | 50 - 71 |
Statistics
 BCU |
 JKST |
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|---|---|---|
| 20-79 | FG | 22-48 |
| 25 | Field Goal % | 46 |
| 3-26 | 3PT | 8-13 |
| 12 | Three Point % | 62 |
| 7-10 | FT | 19-23 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 83 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 20 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 38 |
| 10 | Assists | 14 |
| 8 | Steals | 3 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 6 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 2 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 2 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 12 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 15 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 22 |
Game Information
Location: College Park, GA
Attendance: 2,894 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-8 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |