Gaynor's perfect shooting sends UMES past Jackson St. 66-63
DESTIN, Fla. -- Colen Gaynor scored 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range, Tyler Jones had 13 points with 11 rebounds and Maryland-Eastern Shore beat Jackson State 66-63 on Friday in the Emerald Coast Classic.
Gaynor made a 3 with 8:48 remaining to put Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-3) ahead 57-49. It was the Hawks' last field goal of the game, but they managed to hold off Jackson State (1-4) by shooting just 9 for 19 at the free-throw line.
Chace Franklin closed the deficit to 64-61 with 37 seconds left, but the Tigers missed their next four shots and Tyler Jones sealed it for the Hawks at the line.
Logan McIntosh added 10 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore, which snapped a three-game losing streak.
Jeremiah Jefferson led the Tigers with 20 points and Franklin added 18. Jackson State has lost four straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Potter
- Eric Curry
- Brooks Wells
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-11 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-17 |
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