Mitchell Jr. puts up 27, Jackson State knocks off Mississippi Valley State 85-77
Led by Jayme Mitchell Jr.'s 27 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 85-77MARCH 6 • Associated Press
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Jackson State tops Mississippi Valley State, led by Mitchell Jr.'s 27 points (10-21)
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Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center, Jackson, MS
Daeshun Ruffin - Exits game Thursday Ruffin (leg) was spotted on crutches after exiting Thursday's 85-77 win over Mississippi Valley State, Sean Paul of The Field of 68 reports.
Impact Ruffin exited Thursday's win over the Delta Devils late in the first half and he was unable to return to the contest. The 5-foot-10 senior was spotted on crutches later on in the evening, leaving his status for the SWAC Tournament in doubt. Ruffin put together a standout year with the Tigers, averaging 23.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.6 steals across 28 games (33.5 minutes per game) during the 2025-26 regular season.
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