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DeutschRuffin leads Jackson State against Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-28, 2-15 SWAC) at Jackson State Tigers (10-20, 9-8 SWAC)
Jackson, Mississippi; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State hosts Mississippi Valley State after Daeshun Ruffin scored 38 points in Jackson State's 81-78 victory against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
The Tigers have gone 6-3 in home games. Jackson State ranks fourth in the SWAC with 8.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Dionjahe Thomas averaging 2.3.
The Delta Devils are 2-15 in conference play. Mississippi Valley State has a 1-21 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
Jackson State is shooting 39.1% from the field this season, 8.5 percentage points lower than the 47.6% Mississippi Valley State allows to opponents. Mississippi Valley State's 41.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.4 percentage points lower than Jackson State has given up to its opponents (46.4%).
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Jackson State won 97-81 in the last matchup on Feb. 7. Jayme Mitchell led Jackson State with 39 points, and Michael James led Mississippi Valley State with 32 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mitchell is averaging 14 points for the Tigers. Ruffin is averaging 22.8 points over the last 10 games.
James is shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Delta Devils, while averaging 21.2 points and 1.8 steals. Daniel Mayfield is shooting 46.4% and averaging 16.2 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 4-6, averaging 76.7 points, 34.4 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 5.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 39.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.4 points per game.
Delta Devils: 2-8, averaging 66.7 points, 28.2 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.5 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Lattimore leads North Carolina Central against South Carolina State after 23-point showing
South Carolina State Bulldogs (8-21, 6-7 MEAC) at North Carolina Central Eagles (12-16, 8-5 MEAC)
Durham, North Carolina; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central hosts South Carolina State after Gage Lattimore scored 23 points in North Carolina Central's 77-73 victory over the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks.
The Eagles are 8-4 on their home court. North Carolina Central has a 7-12 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Bulldogs have gone 6-7 against MEAC opponents. South Carolina State is fifth in the MEAC scoring 66.1 points per game and is shooting 40.9%.
North Carolina Central is shooting 44.3% from the field this season, 3.1 percentage points lower than the 47.4% South Carolina State allows to opponents. South Carolina State's 40.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.5 percentage points lower than North Carolina Central has allowed to its opponents (46.4%).
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. South Carolina State won the last meeting 85-72 on Feb. 19. Jayden Johnson scored 20 points to help lead the Bulldogs to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lattimore is shooting 38.7% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Eagles, while averaging 17.3 points. Dionte Johnson is shooting 46.0% and averaging 11.9 points over the last 10 games.
Jayden Johnson is scoring 13.1 points per game and averaging 2.7 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Noah Treadwell is averaging 8.7 points and 0.9 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 5-5, averaging 70.0 points, 25.9 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.6 points per game.
Bulldogs: 5-5, averaging 66.0 points, 27.8 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.2 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
F1 Extends Kayo Deal, Fans Disappointed
Formula 1 has extended its broadcasting agreement with Kayo Sports in Australia through 2027 and beyond, disappointing many fans who had hoped for Apple TV to secure the rights. The announcement came just before this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, with fans taking to social media to express their frustration.
Fans criticized Kayo Sports' pricing, with basic plans costing $29.99 monthly and premium at $45.99, calling it "prohibitively expensive" and predicting further price hikes. While the Australian GP will remain free-to-air on Network 10, the streaming service has faced criticism for its previous reliance on Sky Sports UK commentary, which some viewers accused of bias toward British driver Lando Norris. In response, Kayo recently added F1TV commentary options for the last four races of the 2025 season.