JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Ken Evans had 17 points to help Jackson State fend off Bethune-Cookman 61-60 on Monday night.

Evans had five rebounds for the Tigers (12-14, 8-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jordan O'Neal scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Keionte Cornelius made three 3-pointers and scored 11.

The Wildcats (12-14, 7-6) were led by Jakobi Heady's 17 points. Dhashon Dyson had 14 points and Zion Harmon scored 13.

Jackson State won despite not scoring over the final 3:30 of the game.

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