Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
JXST | 24 | 49 | 73 |
WKU | 27 | 40 | 67 |
Nicholson's 20 lead Jacksonville State past Western Kentucky 73-67
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- — Mason Nicholson's 20 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Western Kentucky 73-67 on Thursday night.
Nicholson also contributed 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Gamecocks (9-6, 1-1 Conference USA). Quel'Ron House scored 14 points and added nine rebounds and seven assists. Jaron Pierre Jr. went 5 of 18 from the field (1 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
Enoch Kalambay finished with 24 points for the Hilltoppers (10-6, 1-2). Julius Thedford added 17 points.
House scored eight points in the first half and Jacksonville State went into halftime trailing 27-24. Nicholson scored 14 second-half points.
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Game Information
Bowling Green, KY
Referee:Doug Shows
Referee:Ron Groover
Referee:Jeb Hartness
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Florida International | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Sam Houston | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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