Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
JXST | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| 36 | 32 | 68 |
Pierre scores 34, Jacksonville State defeats Louisiana Tech 70-68
RUSTON, La. -- — Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 34 points led Jacksonville State past Louisiana Tech 70-68 on Saturday night.
Pierre had six rebounds for the Gamecocks (18-8, 10-3 Conference USA). Quel'Ron House shot 3 of 5 from the field and 8 for 8 from the free-throw line to add 14 points. Koree Cotton shot 1 of 5 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the foul line to finish with seven points.
Daniel Batcho finished with 19 points and six rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-9, 6-7). Louisiana Tech also got 16 points from Amaree Abram. Kaden Cooper finished with eight points, 13 rebounds and two steals.
Pierre's 18-point second half helped Jacksonville State finish off the two-point victory.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Thursday. Jacksonville State hosts New Mexico State and Louisiana Tech plays Middle Tennessee on the road.
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Game Information
Ruston, LA
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Rob Foster
Referee:Jason Deering
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Missouri State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Florida International | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| New Mexico State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Delaware | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
| UTEP | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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