Evans Jr. lifts Jackson St. over Ark.-Pine Bluff 87-79

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Ken Evans Jr. had 24 points as Jackson State topped Arkansas-Pine Bluff 87-79 on Thursday night.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Ken Evans Jr. had 24 points as Jackson State topped Arkansas-Pine Bluff 87-79 on Thursday night.

Jayveous McKinnis had 19 points and 14 rebounds for Jackson State (10-18, 8-9 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jamarcus Jones added 15 points. Jonas James III had 12 points.

Jackson State scored 49 second-half points, a season best for the team.

Shawn Williams had 32 points for the Golden Lions (7-23, 5-12). Dequan Morris added 16 points and eight rebounds. Kylen Milton had 12 points.

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