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Ruffin Ignites Tigers Past Rattlers 80-60
15 Feb
Summary
- Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 25 points.
- Jackson State secured an 80-60 victory over Florida A&M.
- Ruffin also contributed nine rebounds and six assists.

Jackson State secured a decisive 80-60 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday, with Daeshun Ruffin leading the charge. Ruffin poured in 25 points, complemented by a robust nine rebounds and six assists, highlighting his significant contribution to the Tigers' success. Jalen Tatum added 15 points, and Jayme Mitchell chipped in 14 points, bolstering Jackson State's offense.
The Tigers, now holding a 7-5 record in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and an 8-17 overall standing, demonstrated strong teamwork. Florida A&M fought valiantly, with Micah Octave scoring 16 points and Kaleb Washington adding 14, but ultimately could not overcome Jackson State's potent offense. The Rattlers' conference record now stands at 6-6.




