Jackson State traveled to Houston with a perfect SWAC record. Despite forward Romelle Mansel due to a head injury suffered in Saturday's contest against Prairie View A&M, JSU went toe-to-toe battling Texas Southern until the final minute.

Alabama State will try to end its three-game slide when the Hornets take on Texas Southern. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.

Kavion McClain's 20 points helped Texas Southern defeat Jackson State 81-73 on Monday night. McClain also contributed three steals for the Tigers (7-11, 4-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Duane Posey scored 15 points and added six rebounds.

Texas Southern 9-23 (McClain 5-8, Wysinger 2-5, Farooq 1-3, Granger 1-3, Jackson-Posey 0-4). Fouled Out_Farmer. Rebounds_Jackson St. 38 (Grant 8), Texas Southern 36 (Granger, Jackson-Posey 7). Assists_Jackson St.