gojsutigers.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn the first half, JSU got off to a dominant start. Everything from blocking shots, rebounding the ball, and being patient on offense.<\/p>\n
Freshman forward, Jayveous McKinnis set the tone for JSU with an earth-shaking alley-oop dunk from junior guard, Venjie Wallis.<\/p>\n
McKinnis had a total five dunks in the game. Three of those dunks came by way of alley-oop. He finished the game with a firm 16 points and 7 rebounds.<\/p>\n
As the first half continued, Grambling State began to press JSU on defense, causing them to turn the ball over.<\/p>\n
GSU capitalized by draining three-pointers to keep them afloat in the game. GSU made a total of six three\u2019s in the game.<\/p>\n
Despite Grambling State\u2019s full-court pressuring defense and three-point shooting, JSU still maintained the lead for the majority of the first half and lead by as man as 14 points.<\/p>\n
Senior guard, William Brown gave a solid effort off bench. He was the heart and soul of JSU offense in the first half.<\/p>\n
His relentless attack to the basket and aggressiveness on defense gave JSU the confidence they needed to compete.<\/p>\n
Brown finished the game with a solid 11 points off the bench.<\/p>\n
As the first half ended, JSU took full control of the game on both ends. Grambling simply could not find a rhythm offensively and lacked intensity on defense.<\/p>\n
JSU adjusted to Grambling\u2019s full-court pressuring defense by simply being patient and moving the ball. This allowed JSU to score easy buckets in transition. JSU lead 38-24 at halftime.<\/p>\n
At the start of the second half, both teams struggled initially. Sloppy ball movement and careless decisions on offense by JSU allowed Grambling to make a 6-0 run, cutting into the lead.<\/p>\n
This run would be short lived as JSU turned their defensive pressure through the roof by trapping in the defenders.<\/p>\n
JSU\u2019s half court traps neutralized Grambling State\u2019s offense and as a result, JSU lead by as many 17 points in the second half.<\/p>\n
The leader scorer for JSU was senior guard Chris Howell, who was sensational in the second half. He was the energy that carried JSU for the second half.<\/p>\n
Everything from knocking down pivotal shots when it counted and getting to the free-throw line. He finished the game with 17 points and 7 rebounds.<\/p>\n
As the second half continued, JSU continued to dominant the game despite a late game run by Grambling State. JSU went on to defeat Grambling State, 71-60 in conference play.<\/p>\n
The Lady Tigers of Jackson State also had a dominant performance Saturday night as they crushed the Lady Tigers of Grambling State University. Five players from JSU scored in double figures.<\/p>\n
Junior Marnesha Hamer had a stellar night finishing with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Her aggressiveness offensively propelled the Lady Tigers confidence in the game.<\/p>\n
Fellow junior, Kaisah Lucky dropped 15 points and dished out a game high 8 assists. Senior Christina Ellis added a pivotal 13 points and locked Grambling State\u2019s best defender forcing her to turn the ball over a total of 10 times.<\/p>\n
Sophomore Antionette Womack and freshman Taylor Latimore each contributed a solid 10 points each. JSU was just too much as they lead by as many as 30 points in the third quarter.<\/p>\n
In the end Grambling State got outworked. They never had a chance to gain momentum in this game as JSU never took their foot of the gas.<\/p>\n
JSU\u2019s Lady Tigers defeated Grambling State 89-60 in conference play.<\/p>\n
NaKaela Cobb, a freshman social work major from Chicago said, \u201cTonight\u2019s game was lit! I\u2019m so glad both teams won. Games like this make me proud to be a student at Jackson State.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keimyia Lewis, a freshman social work major from Chicago enjoyed the excitement from the dunks, dancers and band.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe game was very exciting, a lot of slam dunks made the game super lit. I also enjoyed the performance by the Prancing Jsettes and Sonic Boom,\u201d said Lewis.<\/p>\n
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