NCAAB · Final

Jackson State Tops Prairie View A&M in Close Contest

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center

Jackson State Tigers 82, Prairie View A&M Panthers 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Jackson State Tigers?

Jackson State Tigers beat Prairie View A&M Panthers 82-78 at Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Jackson State Tigers?

Jackson State Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup, the Jackson State Tigers edged out the Prairie View A&M Panthers with a final score of 82-78. This victory marks a significant moment for the Tigers, who have struggled throughout the season with a home record of 4-13 and an overall record of 4-13. The game was held at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, adding to the intensity of the contest as the Tigers sought to capitalize on their home court advantage.

The Tigers entered the game having won three of their last ten outings, with an overall record of 3-7 during this stretch. Their recent form showed an average of 68.3 points scored and 83.7 points allowed, indicating a defensive vulnerability that Prairie View A&M aimed to exploit. Jackson State's last five games had seen them average 78.2 points scored while allowing 89.4, which highlighted their need for improvement on the defensive end.

On the other side, the Prairie View A&M Panthers came into the game with a record of 8-10, having won five of their last ten games. They were on a three-game winning streak, showcasing an average of 85.4 points scored and 80.1 points allowed during this stretch. Their recent performance indicated a more balanced offensive approach, which had been crucial in their recent successes. However, their away record of 1-5 this season suggested challenges when playing outside of their home arena.

In their previous encounters during the 2025 season, Jackson State had bested Prairie View A&M in both matchups, winning 88-74 at home and 79-70 away. This history of success against the Panthers likely provided the Tigers with added confidence heading into this game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups given the stakes of the matchup. The market had priced Jackson State as a slight favorite with odds of -1.5 according to DraftKings, reflecting the competitive nature of the game. The total for the game was set at 160.5, indicating expectations of a high-scoring affair.

As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were prepared for a battle. The lead changed hands multiple times, with Jackson State managing to pull ahead in the final moments. Key scoring plays included a driving layup by Daeshun Ruffin, who not only contributed significantly to the scoring but also made crucial free throws to tie the game before sealing the victory with a layup and assisting Raevon Thomas for a dunk that capped off the scoring.

The conditions inside the arena were charged, with fans eager to see their home team secure a much-needed victory. The Tigers' ability to maintain composure in the closing minutes proved vital, as they executed their plays effectively under pressure.

Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Jackson State Tigers as they overcame their struggles to secure a hard-fought win against Prairie View A&M. The final score of 82-78 reflects the competitive spirit of both teams, and the performance of Jackson State will be a crucial building block as they look to improve their season moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	JKST -1.5	160.5 o -110 / u -110	Prairie View A&M Panthers -102 · Jackson State Tigers -118

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Leaders

PointsDaeshun Ruffin23Jackson State Tigers
AssistsDaeshun Ruffin10Jackson State Tigers
ReboundsDionjahe Thomas10Jackson State Tigers
PointsDontae Horne38Prairie View A&M Panthers
AssistsLance Williams7Prairie View A&M Panthers
ReboundsCory Wells11Prairie View A&M Panthers

Recent form

Jackson State Tigers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L168.3 scored · 83.7 allowed per game1-2 at home

L91-100at Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 13
W75-64at Alabama State HornetsJan 10
W89-86vs Alcorn State BravesJan 3
L64-115at TCU Horned FrogsDec 30
L72-82vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 20
L77-84vs Hampton PiratesDec 18
L53-93at Northwestern WildcatsDec 13
L38-80at Houston CougarsDec 11
L73-88at Kennesaw State OwlsDec 3
W51-45at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 29

Prairie View A&M Panthers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W385.4 scored · 80.1 allowed per game1-5 away

W73-61vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 13
W70-69vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 10
W89-85at Southern JaguarsJan 6
L72-76at Grambling TigersJan 3
L82-111at Texas A&M AggiesDec 30
L90-104at LSU TigersDec 23
W100-64vs Paul Quinn TigersDec 20
L85-97at South Dakota CoyotesDec 13
W124-62vs Champion Christian TigersDec 6
L69-72at North Texas Mean GreenNov 30

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

Box score

Stat	Prairie View A&M Panthers	Jackson State Tigers
Field goals	22-58	29-64
Field goal %	38	45
Three-pointers	7-23	10-28
Three-point %	30	36
Free throws	27-35	14-20
Free throw %	77	70
Rebounds	34	45
Offensive rebounds	12	16
Defensive rebounds	22	29
Assists	12	17
Steals	10	3
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	11	17
Team turnovers	0	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	16
Fast-break points	25	13
Points in the paint	20	34
Fouls	20	22
Largest lead	4	13
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	13	83

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-53Cory Wells makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half47-55Jayme Mitchell Jr. makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-57Kobe Butler makes driving layup (Devin Ree assists)
2nd Half49-57Cory Wells makes driving layup (Lance Williams assists)
2nd Half50-57Cory Wells makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-57Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-57Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-57Cory Wells makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-59Daeshun Ruffin makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half55-59Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-59Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-61Dionjahe Thomas makes layup (Daeshun Ruffin assists)
2nd Half57-61Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-62Dorian McMillian makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-63Dorian McMillian makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-63Dontae Horne makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lance Williams assists)
2nd Half61-63Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-63Jannoy Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half63-64Daeshun Ruffin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-65Daeshun Ruffin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-65Cory Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Cory Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-65Dontae Horne makes driving layup (Corey Dunning assists)
2nd Half68-65Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-65Lance Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-67Dionjahe Thomas makes layup (Daeshun Ruffin assists)
2nd Half71-67Cory Wells makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half71-69Daeshun Ruffin makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half71-70Jayme Mitchell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-70Joey Madimba makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
2nd Half74-71Daeshun Ruffin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-72Daeshun Ruffin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-72Lance Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half76-75Dorian McMillian makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dionjahe Thomas assists)
2nd Half77-75Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-75Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-77Daeshun Ruffin makes driving layup
2nd Half78-78Daeshun Ruffin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half78-80Daeshun Ruffin makes layup
2nd Half78-82Raevon Thomas makes 4-foot dunk (Daeshun Ruffin assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Jackson State Tigers, below favours Prairie View A&M Panthers.