- Matchup: Southern Jaguars vs Jackson State Tigers
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Venue: Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, Jackson, MS
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Jackson State Tigers (6-14) are set to face off against the Southern Jaguars (8-12) at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center this Monday.
In their previous outing, the Southern Jaguars achieved a victory over MVSU, winning 80-69. The Jaguars committed 11 personal fouls while MVSU had a total of 22. From three-point range, Southern made 8 of 24 attempts. MVSU managed to convert 5 of 8 free throws, finishing the game with a 62.5% free throw percentage. MVSU also secured 30 rebounds (8 offensive, 22 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They finished with 12 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Southern allowed MVSU to shoot 44.4% (28 of 63), while Southern assisted on 13 baskets and forced 13 turnovers, earning 8 steals. The Jaguars pulled down 33 rebounds (9 offensive) and shot 82.8% from the foul line, making 24 of 29 attempts, along with a field goal percentage of 50.9% (27 of 53) and hitting 2 of their 12 three-point shots.
Michael Jacobs played a pivotal role in this game, scoring 22 points on 6 of 13 shooting. He played for 36 minutes and accumulated 4 rebounds, shooting at 46.2% from the field and dishing out 7 assists.
The Southern Jaguars come into this match with a record of 8-12. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.3 fouls each contest. As a team, they secure 36.2 rebounds and have made 286 assists this season, ranking 229th nationally in assists. The Jaguars have shot 33.7% from beyond the arc (138 of 410) and have a free throw percentage of 69.2%. They average 80.5 points per game, which places them 98th in Division 1, along with a field goal percentage of 45.3%.
Defensively, the Jaguars force 15.9 turnovers per game and average 19.1 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.0% from three-point range and rank 310th in college basketball for points allowed per game (79.0). They give up a shooting percentage of 44.9% (525 of 1,169) and collect 36.6 rebounds per game. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 181st, having conceded 284 assists this season.
In their last game, the Jackson State Tigers edged out Florida A&M with a final score of 66-65. The Tigers secured 21 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 31 rebounds. They committed 10 turnovers while recording 5 steals. Florida A&M committed 17 fouls, allowing the Tigers 21 free throw attempts, of which they converted 15 for a 71.4% success rate. From beyond the arc, Jackson State made 7 of their 19 attempts (36.8%). They ended the game shooting 22 of 52 from the field, resulting in a 42.3% field goal percentage. Conversely, they allowed Florida A&M to shoot 40.7% from the field, converting 24 of 59 attempts. Jackson State’s three-point defense was solid, permitting only 28.6% (8 of 28) from long range, while they hit 9 of 17 from the foul line (52.9%) and permitted 25 rebounds to Florida A&M (9 offensive).
Daeshun Ruffin was a standout for the Tigers in this matchup, scoring 30 points on 9 of 27 shooting (33.3%) and grabbing 3 rebounds while providing 6 assists in 40 minutes of play.
Jackson State currently holds a record of 6-14 this season. They average 19.3 fouls per game and boast a free throw percentage of 76.7%. The team averages just 11.0 assists per game (348th in the nation) and has 14.4 turnovers on average. With a total of 1,338 points this season, they score 66.9 points per game and fetch 31.7 rebounds per contest. Their field goal shooting stands at 38.7%, placing them 364th in the country.
Defensively, Jackson State ranks 363rd in Division 1 for points allowed, giving up 87.4 per game. They force their opponents into 11.3 turnovers per game but allow 47.6% shooting (337th in the nation). Their three-point defense stands at 34.3% (183 of 534), and their opponents have hit 72.4% of their free throws. They concede 18.9 assists and 42.5 rebounds per game, ranking 363rd and 365th respectively in these defensive categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Southern
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