Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Pierre scores 36, Jacksonville State knocks off Middle Tennessee 77-63
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 36 points as Jacksonville State beat Middle Tennessee 77-63 on Thursday night.
Pierre poured in 10 3-pointers (on 16 attempts) for the Gamecocks (16-7, 8-2 Conference USA). Koree Cotton scored 17 points, going 6 of 10 (5 for 6 from 3-point range). Michael Houge had 13 points and went 6 of 10 from the field. The Gamecocks extended their winning streak to seven games.
Jestin Porter finished with 17 points for the Blue Raiders (15-8, 6-4). Middle Tennessee also got 11 points and eight rebounds from Jlynn Counter.
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Both teams play again on Saturday. Jacksonville State hosts Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee travels to play Kennesaw State.
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Game Information
Jacksonville, AL
Referee:Doug Shows
Referee:Bart Lenox
Referee:Courtney Green
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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