Early in the second half of its road upset, Jackson State deployed a rude adjustment: picking on Missouri forward Jesus Carralero-Martin.
It wasn’t challenging, either.
On its first possession, JSU cleared out the right side of the floor to isolate wing Ken Evans Jr. Two dribbles put Carralero in retreat, opening space for Evans to bury a step-back 3-pointer. A trip later, JSU tried the same tactic again, only Evans drove a seam for a comfortable floater.
Just like that, the SWAC visitors whittled MU’s lead to one in 24 seconds.
It also presented coach Dennis Gates with a decision to keep Carralero on the floor.