Evans Jr. lifts Jackson St. over Bethune-Cookman 71-51

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Ken Evans Jr. had a career-high 22 points plus 10 rebounds as Jackson State easily beat Bethune-Cookman 71-51 on Monday night.

Evans Jr. hit 4 of 6 3-pointers.

Coltie Young had 14 points for Jackson State (8-16, 6-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Terence Lewis II added eight rebounds. Dyllan Taylor had seven rebounds.

Joe French had 16 points for the Wildcats (7-18, 5-8). Marcus Garrett added 13 points.

The Tigers leveled the season series against the Wildcats. Bethune-Cookman defeated Jackson State 55-50 on Jan. 22.

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