Lewis leads Jackson St past Mississippi Valley St 69-65

Published Feb. 5, 2022 8:28 p.m. ET

Associated Press

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Terence Lewis II poured in a career-high 28 points and snagged 10 rebounds as Jackson State held off Mississippi Valley State 69-65 on Saturday.

Jamarcus Jones had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Tigers (5-16, 3-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who ended a four-game skid. Jonas James III added 10 points and eight assists. Ken Evans Jr. had 10 rebounds.

Jackson State scored 43 second-half points, a season high for the team.

Caleb Hunter had 16 points for the Delta Devils (1-19, 1-9), who have now lost seven straight games. Devin Gordon added 12 points, while Gary Grant d 11.

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