Jackson State Tigers @ Florida A&M Rattlers
Daeshun Ruffin, Jayme Mitchell Jr. lift Jackson State over Florida A&M 66-65
ByData Skrive
Jan 27, 2026, 02:18 pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Daeshun Ruffin had 30 points and Jayme Mitchell Jr. hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining to rally Jackson State to a 66-65 victory over Florida A&M on Monday night.
Ruffin also had six assists for the Tigers (6-14, 5-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference) and Mitchell added nine rebounds and three steals. His go-ahead shot was the final points of the game.
Kaleb Washington finished with 17 points for the Rattlers (8-10, 5-2), who had a five-game win streak end. Jordan Chatman added 16 points and Miles Ndalama scored 10.
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Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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