- Matchup: Jackson State Tigers vs Houston Cougars
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the Jackson State Tigers (1-7) will visit the Fertitta Center as they aim to overcome the Houston Cougars (8-1).
The last outing for the Jackson State Tigers resulted in a loss against Kennesaw State, ending with a score of 88-73. In that match, Jackson State recorded a 34.5% shooting percentage (20 of 58) and hit 7 out of 25 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they succeeded on 26 out of 29 attempts, achieving an impressive 89.7% rate. In terms of rebounding, the Tigers grabbed 31 boards, including 7 on the offensive end, and provided 8 assists. They forced 9 turnovers from their opponents and secured 7 steals. Defensively, Jackson State allowed their adversaries to shoot 39.7% from the field, having one of their own players shoot 27 out of 68 times. Kennesaw State produced 14 assists, registered 6 steals, and secured a total of 48 rebounds (23 offensive, 25 defensive) without any blocks. Kennesaw State converted 25 out of 39 free-throw attempts, finishing at 64.1%, and made 9 of 37 shots from beyond the arc. The Tigers recorded 26 personal fouls, while Kennesaw State tallied 19.
Daeshun Ruffin emerged as a key player in this match, posting 28 points on 7 of 18 shooting, achieving a 38.9% field goal percentage while distributing 5 assists in his 34 minutes on the court.
The Jackson State Tigers currently hold a 1-7 record for the season. They average 14.9 turnovers per game and have committed 19.1 personal fouls per game. As a collective unit, they secure 29.5 rebounds per game and have made 73 assists this season, ranking them 362nd in college basketball for passing efficiency. From downtown, the Tigers are hitting 30.0% of their attempts (62 out of 207) and 74.8% at the free-throw line. They are averaging 61.1 points per game, placing them 360th nationally, with an overall shooting percentage of 36.0%.
Defensively, the Tigers are forcing 10.4 turnovers per game while drawing 14.8 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc and currently rank 362nd in points allowed per game (90.9). Jackson State’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 49.3% (252 out of 511) and concedes 45.4 rebounds per game, ranking 316th nationwide in terms of assists allowed with a total of 155.
In their most recent game, the Houston Cougars triumphed with a score of 82-67 against Florida State. In terms of rebounding, Houston permitted Florida State to gather 30 rebounds (11 offensive). The Cougars shot 31.3% from three-point territory, converting 10 of 32 attempts while finishing 13 of 18 from the charity stripe (72.2%). Florida State achieved a shooting rate of 38.6% by hitting 22 out of their 57 attempts. Houston ended the game with a field goal percentage of 49.2%, successfully making 32 out of 65 shots. From beyond the arc, Houston converted 11 out of 29 attempts (37.9%). Florida State committed 14 personal fouls during the match, leading to 9 free throws, while Houston earned 15 steals and forced 13 turnovers. The Cougars secured 21 defensive rebounds along with 9 offensive boards for a total of 30 rebounds.
Emanuel Sharp was a standout contributor for the Cougars, scoring 27 points on 10 of 17 shooting (58.8%) without securing any rebounds, and providing 3 assists in his 38 minutes of play.
Currently, Houston stands at 8-1 for the season. The Cougars average 18.3 personal fouls per game while shooting 76.6% from the free-throw line. They distribute 17.0 assists per game (64th in the nation) and average 9.8 turnovers. Houston has scored 681 points this season, averaging 75.7 points per game, while securing 39.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting at a rate of 43.9% from the field, ranking 264th nationally.
On the defensive end, Houston allows opponents to convert 25.9% of their three-point attempts (50 of 193) and permits teams to shoot 66.0% from the free-throw line. They give up 9.6 assists and 34.8 rebounds per contest, ranked 11th and 191st, respectively, in college basketball. Houston is 5th in D-1 for points allowed per game, giving up only 60.0. They are successful in forcing 14.0 turnovers each match while limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.8% from the floor (19th in the nation).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Houston
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