Bridget Robinson
MC301 Contributor
Staff Writer
Junior Ayanna Hardy- Fuller’s 17 points were not enough to overcome Prairie View A&M on Feb. 15 as The Lady Tigers fell 76-92 at the T.M. Elmore gymnasium.
With the loss, the Lady Tigers fall to 9-13 overall and 7-5 in Southwestern Athletic Conference record.
The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 13-2 lead at the 15:30 mark off of Jackson State’s seven turnovers. The Lady Tigers racked up 27 by the end of the game.
JSU could not get a rhythm, shooting 36.7 % from the field (11-33) and 0.0% from the three-point line (0-3) in the first half. The Lady Panthers outscored the Lady Tigers 56-36.
In the second half, the Lady Tigers came out on fire, going on an 8-0 run cutting the Lady Panther lead 56-44 at the 17:37 mark. However, PVA&M kept their composure and never let JSU led the game.
PVA&M outscored JSU 40-36 from in the paint, 29-23 off of turnovers and 17-13 from second chance opportunities.
Jeanette Jackson led PVA&M with 28 points. LaReahn Washington racked up 24 points and Gabrielle Scott collected 16 points to add to the trio’s double-digit figures. Shamiya Brooks dominated the boards with 11 rebounds.
Ekwara Ndongo collected 13 points and 6 rebounds, Dominique Brothern scored 11 points and Kameron Jones received 10 points and 6 rebounds.
In men’s action, the Tigers fell to PVA&M 53-55, making it their second straight loss. Treshawn Bolden recorded his first double-double racking in 10 points and 12 rebounds. Derell Taylor led JSU in scoring with 14 points.
JSU outscored the Panthers 30-14 from in the paint and 15-8 from second chance points. In the first half, JSU shot 40.7% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line to PVAM’s 28.6% from the field and 38.1% from the free throw line.
The Tigers led 28-21 at the half.
In the second half, The Panthers outscored the Tigers 32-22 sealing their victory. PVA&M shot 40.7% to JSU’s 25.8% from the field.
John Brisco led the Panthers with 20 points.
With the loss, the Tigers fall to a 8-16 overall and 4-8 Southwestern Athletic Conference record.
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