Jackson State (6-15, 6-2) at Southern (13-8, 8-0) – 7:30 PM ET (Jaguar Sports Network)
Tonight’s UTR Game of the Day goes to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a matchup in the SWAC between the Southern Jaguars and the Jackson State Tigers. Southern comes in to tonight on an 8-game winning streak to take sole possession of first place in the conference. Two days ago, Southern beat Alcorn State 74-69 and were led by a double-double from Damairee Jones (12 points, 11 rebounds).
Jackson State won their first four games in conference play before going on a 2-2 split in their last four games. Their only losses in conference play came against Texas Southern on the road and Florida A&M at home; their best win came against Bethune-Cookman at home. DeShaun Ruffin had 20 points in JSU’s win on Saturday against Grambling – their first game in the Louisiana road trip in conference play.
