Jacksonville State wins Mayan Division in Cancun
CANCUN, Mexico -- Jamall Gregory dunked it for a late three-point lead and Jacksonville State made six straight free throws in the last 36 seconds to edge North Florida 83-78 Wednesday in the title game of the Mayan Division of the Cancun Challenge.
Maurice Dunlap made two free throws with 1.7 seconds left -- one on either side of a North Florida timeout -- to ice the game.
The win was the second straight for the Gamecocks, who opened the season 0-3. Jason Burnell led Jacksonville State with a season-high 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and Gregory was named the divisional MVP after scoring 16.
J.T. Escobar led North Florida with 24 points coming via eight 3-pointers, including two in the final 26 seconds to keep the Ospreys close. His shot from behind the arc with 2.6 seconds on the clock cut the gap to 81-78.
Wajid Aminu added 15 points and Noah Horchler 14 with nine boards for the Ospreys.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Freddie Williams
- Chad Shepherd
- Michael Griffith
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Queens University | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| North Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| North Florida | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Austin Peay | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-5 | 4 | 5-14 |
| West Georgia | 1-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-6 | 5 | 3-16 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| New Mexico State | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
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