Jackson State University NCAA News

Eric Tramiel had 15 points and George Odufuwa added 11 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double as North Texas beat Jackson State 68-58 Tuesday night.

When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: North Texas Coliseum, Denton, Texas Airplay: None The absence of SWAC preseason player of the year Grant Maxey has caused Jackson State to search for another primary scorer.

The Capital City Classic Luncheon missed boisterous former Alcorn State coach Ernest Jones this afternoon, but that didn't stop both ASU and Jackson State representatives from taking a few verbal shots at one another.

Stephen F. Austin tops Jackson State 62-61 Eds: APNewsNow. Stephen F. Austin 62, Jackson State 61.

Tim Buckley threw two first-quarter touchdown passes and Alcorn State made them stand up in a 14-7 victory over Jackson State in both team's season finale on Saturday.

Georgetown posted its largest margin of victory in nearly 19 years last season when it routed Savannah State.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For eight games there were answers and explanations. Execution often caught the blame.

Newcomers Tony Mitchell and Charvez Davis have come off the bench to give Alabama a 40-35 halftime lead tonight over Jackson State .

When: 7:30 p.m. today Where: Coleman Coliseum Records: UA ; JSU On the air: TV -- none; Radio -- WXFX-95.1 FM Tickets: $12 for adults; $8 for children 15 and under Probable starting lineups: JACKSON STATE -- G Rod Melvin 2.0 ppg., G Tyrone Hanson , 1.0 ppg., C Gertavin Blake , 0.0 ppg., F Grant Maxey , 11.0 ppg, G Garri son ...

Jackson State running back Bloi-Dei Dorzon goes airborne during Saturday's game against Alabama A&M. The Tigers struggled on offense and lost, 13-5. Alfred Morris rushed for two scores and caught a touchdown pass for the Owls , who won their first home game of the season.

Deaunte Mason rushed for a touchdown and passed for another to lead Alabama A&M to a 13-5 victory over Jackson State on Saturday.

Elliot Williams scored 19 points, Will Coleman finished with 16, and Memphis won its first game since John Calipari left, beating Jackson State 82-53 Friday night to give coach Josh Pastner a winning debut.

If nerves were an issue, Dedric McDonald would never admit it. Getting the redshirt freshman to elaborate on anything is a chore in itself.

Special teams play has been a nightmare, at times, for Jackson State this season.

Defense turns it up a notch We say the same thing week after week after week, but how can you not talk about the Jackson State defense? The Dark Side held Alabama State to minus-11 rushing yards.

Bloi-Dei Dorzon rushed for a touchdown and had a 49-yard run to set up another score in Jackson State's 19-7 win over Alabama State on Saturday.

Bloi-Dei Dorzan sees an opportunity this weekend - for himself, the Jackson State offense and the entire program.

OUTLOOK: The Alabama State Hornets posted one of their best seasons in school history by claiming the SWAC regular season and Conference Tournament titles, while earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The Jackson State Tigers basketball team defeated the Millsaps Majors 70-40 in exhibition action Thursday night in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

Darius Bolela will return to practice with the Jackson State football team today and can play in Saturday's game against Alabama State, coach Rick Comegy said Monday.