Jackson State Tigers at Alabama State Hornets
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Jacobian Morgan leads Jackson State past Alabama State 16-10 for SWAC's East Division title
Morgan connected with Jameel Gardner Jr. for a 24-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 7-3 lead at halftime for Jackson State (9-2, 7-0). Morgan teamed up with Ja'Naylon Dupree for a 44-yard score and a 14-3 lead midway through the third quarter.
Morgan completed 8 of 13 passes for 120 yards with one interception for the Tigers. Ashton Taylor sacked Kareem Keye in the end zone for a safety for the only points of the fourth quarter.
The defenses ruled in this one.
Brandon Gilliam kicked a 32-yard field goal late in the first quarter to give Alabama State (5-5, 4-3) the lead.
The Hornets managed just 130 yards of offense before the intermission but held Jackson State to only 85. The Tigers rushed for 134 yards but had minus-4 through the air.
Daquon Kincey carried 13 times for 144 yards for Alabama State. His 46-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter pulled the Hornets within 14-10. Keye completed 3 of 9 passes for 4 yards with an interception.
Neither team topped 200 yards of offense and both combined to go 5 for 24 on third-down conversions.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 3:30 | Brandon Gilliam 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:44 | Jameel Gardner Jr. 24 Yd pass from Jacobian Morgan (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:37 | Ja'Naylon Dupree 44 Yd pass from Jacobian Morgan (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:04 | Daquon Kincey 46 Yd Run (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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SF | 4th Period 2:02 | K. Keye sacked by A. Taylor in End Zone. SAFETY |
Statistics
 JKST |
 ALST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 11 |
| 3-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-11 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 194 | Total Yards | 188 |
| 120 | Passing | 4 |
| 8/13 | Comp/Att | 3/9 |
| 9.2 | Yards per pass | 0.4 |
| 74 | Rushing | 184 |
| 44 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 1.7 | Yards per rush | 4.8 |
| 8-85 | Penalties | 5-35 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 30:28 | Possession | 29:32 |
Game Information
Location: Montgomery, AL
Attendance: 21,798 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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