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Ruffin scores 36 as Jackson State knocks off Alabama State 75-64

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Daeshun Ruffin’s 36 points led Jackson State past Alabama State 75-64 on Saturday.

Ruffin had nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals for the Tigers (3-12, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Tamarion Hoover shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Jayme Mitchell shot 3 for 9 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

The Hornets (4-12, 1-2) were led by Tyler Byrd, who posted 18 points and two steals. Asjon Anderson added 16 points and six rebounds for Alabama State. Damarien Yates had 12 points, 11 rebounds and two steals.

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Hawkeyes are set to play Vanderbilt in a November women’s basketball game in Sioux City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Vanderbilt and Iowa, both ranked in the top 10 late last season, will meet in a women's basketball game early next season in northwest Iowa, the schools announced Tuesday. The neutral-site game is set for Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center, which is 290 miles from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Vanderbilt is 4-0 all-time against the Hawkeyes. This will be the teams' first meeting since 1997. The Commodores are expected to return national scoring leader Mikayla Blakes. She averaged 27 points per game and was Southeastern Conference player of the year. Vanderbilt was ranked as high as No. 5 and finished No. 10 with a 29-5 record after reaching the NCAA Sweet 16.
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