JACKSON, Miss. (AP)—Bloi-Dei Dorzon rushed for a touchdown and had a 49-yard run to set up another score in Jackson State’s 19-7 win over Alabama State on Saturday.
The Tigers (4-5, 1-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference) totaled 212 yards of offense in their first home win of the season, and fourth consecutive against the Hornets (3-5, 3-3).
After a 46-yard field goal by Eric Perri, Jackson State’s Ryan Rich blocked a punt to give the Tigers the ball at the Hornets’ 2-yard line.
Dorzon, who finished with 108 yards, scored from 3 yards out for a 9-0 lead with 5:11 left in the first quarter.
Dedric McDonald gave Jackson State a 16-0 advantage on a 1-yard run with 1:31 left in the first quarter after Dorzon’s big run.
McDonald finished with 63 yards on 8-of-25 passing.
The Hornets’ Chris Mitchell was 13 of 34 for 148 yards and Nick Andrews caught five passes for 63 yards.
Head to Head - Week 10
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 159 | 170 | -11 | 12 | 12.5% | 7/74 | 3 | 28:40 |
| Jackson State | 212 | 63 | 149 | 8 | 26.7% | 13/134 | 2 | 31:20 |
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