Jackson State Tigers vs. Texas So. Tigers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Jackson State vs. Texas Southern basketball game

By Scout Staff

Jan 22, 2024 at 10:01 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Jackson State and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 31-21 lead against Texas So.

If Jackson State keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 8-10 in no time. On the other hand, Texas So. will have to make due with a 5-12 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Texas So. Tigers @ Jackson State Tigers

Current Records: Texas So. 5-11, Jackson State 7-10

How To Watch

When: Monday, January 22, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Williams Center -- Jackson, Mississippi
TV: ESPN University
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)

What to Know

Texas So. is 8-2 against Jackson State since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. Both teams will face off in a SWAC battle at 9:00 p.m. ET at Williams Center. Texas So. pulled off an upset win in their last outing, and are hoping to pull that off once more against the 5-point favorite Tigers.

Texas So. has not had quite the year their fans were hoping for to this point, but back-to-back wins may be a sign of good things to come. They walked away with a 72-61 win over the Braves on Saturday.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Jackson State's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 71-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. Jackson State didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.

The Tigers have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-11 record this season. As for the Tigers, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-10.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Texas So. have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Jackson State struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Texas So. couldn't quite finish off Jackson State when the teams last played back in February of 2023 and fell 71-69. Can Texas So. avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.