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Jackson State Tigers vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - Jackson State Wins 61-55

Ken Evans Jr. scored 13 points leading Jackson State to a 61-55 victory over Illinois State at Redbird Arena on Saturday.

Jackson State got 13 points from Chance Moore and another 11 points from Jonas James III. Ken Evans Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Ken Evans Jr. cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Illinois State got a 14-point performance from Antonio Reeves, who was supported by 10 points from Howard Fleming Jr.. Mark Freeman had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Kendall Lewis grabbed 6 rebounds.

Jackson State led at halftime, 32-31.

Jackson State had a 31-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Jackson State takes its act on the road to face Iowa State looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head on the road to face Chicago State.