Walker, Craig rally Texas Southern over Jackson State 84-82

Published Jan. 17, 2023 1:16 a.m. ET

Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — John Walker III scored 28 points and Chris Craig made a layup at the buzzer to lift Texas Southern over Jackson State 84-82 on Monday night.

Walker shot 10 of 14 from the field and 7 for 9 from the foul line for the Tigers (5-14, 1-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who snapped a five-game losing streak. Zytarious Mortle added 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting with four 3-pointers and five rebounds. Davon Barnes recorded 16 points. Craig came off the bench to hit the game-winner. It was his only points of the game.

The Tigers (4-14, 3-2) were led by Trace Young with 22 points and four steals. Coltie Young added 18 points and four steals. Chase Adams scored 13 with six assists.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Texas Southern visits Alabama A&M while Jackson State hosts Bethune-Cookman.

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