NCAAB · Final

Kennesaw State Defeats Jackson State 88-73 in NCAAB Showdown

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · VyStar Arena

Kennesaw State Owls 88, Jackson State Tigers 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Jackson State Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Kennesaw State Owls beat Jackson State Tigers 88-73 at VyStar Arena on December 2, 2025.

In an impressive display, the Kennesaw State Owls secured a convincing 88-73 victory over the Jackson State Tigers at VyStar Arena. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Kennesaw State boasting a strong home record of 6-2 and an overall record of 7-3 in their last ten games, while Jackson State struggled with a record of 1-7 in the same span.

Kennesaw State entered the game with momentum, riding a three-game winning streak. Their recent form has seen them average 78.5 points scored per game while allowing 74.9 points. Their last five games reflect a slight dip in scoring, averaging 78.6 points scored and 75.4 points allowed. Notably, they achieved significant victories against teams like Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky in their recent outings. In contrast, Jackson State has faced challenges, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, averaging 72.6 points scored and allowing 77.0 points. Their last victory came against Grambling Tigers, but they have since lost their most recent game against Florida A&M Rattlers.

The Owls' home advantage was evident, as they maintained a 3-1 record at home, while the Tigers struggled on the road with a dismal 0-5 record. This fixture was particularly notable as it was a rematch from earlier in the season, where Kennesaw State also emerged victorious with an 88-73 scoreline, showcasing their dominance in this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests that Kennesaw State's roster was in good shape, contributing to their strong performance. The betting market reflected Kennesaw State's expected dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -15.5 in favor of the Owls and the total points line at 157.5, indicating a high-scoring affair was anticipated.

The conditions at VyStar Arena were conducive to an exciting game, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Kennesaw State's scoring was bolstered by key plays in the second half, including free throws by Kaden Rickard and RJ Johnson, along with a significant dunk by Frankquon Sherman, which helped to extend their lead. Jackson State managed to keep pace momentarily, with Daeshun Ruffin contributing a three-point jumper late in the game, but it was not enough to close the gap.

As the game concluded, Kennesaw State's victory solidified their position as a competitive force in the league, while Jackson State continues to seek answers to their struggles this season. The Owls' performance will be a point of focus moving forward, particularly as they look to build on their recent successes.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	KENN -15.5	157.5 o -108 / u -112	Jackson State Tigers — · Kennesaw State Owls —

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Leaders

PointsSimeon Cottle28Kennesaw State Owls
AssistsSimeon Cottle3Kennesaw State Owls
ReboundsFrankquon Sherman12Kennesaw State Owls
PointsDaeshun Ruffin28Jackson State Tigers
AssistsDaeshun Ruffin5Jackson State Tigers
ReboundsJayme Mitchell Jr.7Jackson State Tigers

Recent form

Kennesaw State Owls

Last 10: 7-3Streak W378.5 scored · 74.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

W71-60at Louisiana Tech BulldogsMar 15
W79-73at Sam Houston BearkatsMar 13
W96-87at Western Kentucky HilltoppersMar 13
L76-79at New Mexico State AggiesMar 7
L71-78at UTEP MinersMar 6
W90-82vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 28
W74-65vs Liberty FlamesFeb 27
W58-55vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 21
W91-87at Missouri State BearsFeb 19
L79-83vs Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 14

Jackson State Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.6 scored · 77 allowed per game0-5 away

L60-70at Florida A&M RattlersMar 12
W68-65vs Grambling TigersMar 11
W85-77vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsMar 6
W81-78vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsMar 4
L57-82at Texas Southern TigersFeb 28
L76-85at Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 27
L65-83at Alcorn State BravesFeb 21
W91-86vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 17
W80-60vs Florida A&M RattlersFeb 14
L63-84at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 9

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14

Box score

Stat	Jackson State Tigers	Kennesaw State Owls
Field goals	20-58	27-68
Field goal %	34	40
Three-pointers	7-25	9-37
Three-point %	28	24
Free throws	26-29	25-39
Free throw %	90	64
Rebounds	36	52
Offensive rebounds	11	25
Defensive rebounds	25	27
Assists	8	14
Steals	7	6
Blocks	4	9
Turnovers	14	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	16
Fast-break points	9	9
Points in the paint	16	36
Fouls	26	19
Largest lead	9	25

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-62Tamarion Hoover made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Williams.
2nd Half44-63Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-64Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-64Tamarion Hoover made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Delyle Williams.
2nd Half48-64Dorian McMillian made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-64Dorian McMillian made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-65Frankquon Sherman made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-66Frankquon Sherman made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-66Daeshun Ruffin made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half52-67Frankquon Sherman made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-68Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-70Ramone Seals made Layup.
2nd Half53-70Daeshun Ruffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-70Daeshun Ruffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-70Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-70Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-72Simeon Cottle made Layup.
2nd Half59-72Tamarion Hoover made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daeshun Ruffin.
2nd Half59-73Simeon Cottle made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-74Simeon Cottle made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-74Daeshun Ruffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-74Daeshun Ruffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-74Mike Williams made Layup.
2nd Half63-76Frankquon Sherman made Dunk. Assisted by RJ Johnson.
2nd Half63-77Simeon Cottle made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-78Simeon Cottle made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-78Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-78Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-79Simeon Cottle made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-80Simeon Cottle made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-80Delyle Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daeshun Ruffin.
2nd Half68-81Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-82Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-82Daeshun Ruffin made Layup.
2nd Half70-83Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-84Kaden Rickard made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-85RJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-86RJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-88Frankquon Sherman made Dunk. Assisted by Darius Washington III.
2nd Half73-88Daeshun Ruffin made Three Point Jumper.