Jones’ 20 help South Carolina State beat Morgan State 86-72

Drayton Jones had 20 points in South Carolina State's 86-72 win over Morgan State on Saturday night. Jones had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-9, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Davion Everett scored 18 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 6 for 9 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds.

Coppin State defeats North Carolina Central 63-61

Julius Ellerbe had 16 points in Coppin State's 63-61 victory against North Carolina Central on Saturday night. Ellerbe added eight rebounds for the Eagles (2-13, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Camaren Sparrrow added 14 points while shooting 4 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had five assists.

Hunt’s 20 lead Jackson State over Alcorn State 72-69

Keiveon Hunt had 20 points in Jackson State's 72-69 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday night to end a 14-game losing streak dating to last season. Hunt shot 4 of 6 from the field and 11 for 12 from the line for the Tigers (1-13, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Daeshun Ruffin scored 16 points, shooting 6 of 15 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.