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Jackson State visits Louisiana Tech following Ruffin’s 22-point game

Jackson State Tigers (0-2) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1)

Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State faces Louisiana Tech after Daeshun Ruffin scored 22 points in Jackson State’s 106-70 loss to the Louisville Cardinals.

Louisiana Tech went 11-4 at home a season ago while going 20-12 overall. The Bulldogs allowed opponents to score 68.4 points per game and shoot 41.3% from the field last season.

Jackson State finished 16-5 in SWAC action and 6-15 on the road last season. The Tigers gave up 74.6 points per game while committing 16.6 fouls last season.

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