Miss Valley State vs. Jackson State

Mississippi Valley State is a classic example of a team that struggled during the regular season, then turns the page once tourney play starts. They routed Grambling as a dog two games ago, 87-73, and Wednesday topped Alcorn, 64-61, as a +5.5 dog. Mississippi Valley had Thursday to rest, while Jackson State had to play yesterday, a win over Prairie View A&M. Jackson State didn't shoot well last night, just 39.3% from the field while missing 14 free throws (61%). That's no surprise as they were #9 in the 10-team Southwestern Athletic Conference in free throw shooting while Mississippi Valley State is first from the charity stripe. Play Mississippi Valley State.