| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 38 | 33 | 71 |
| CCU | 21 | 32 | 53 |
Pierre scores 31, Jacksonville State takes down Coastal Carolina 71-53
CONWAY, S.C. -- — Jaron Pierre Jr. put up 31 points as Jacksonville State beat Coastal Carolina 71-53 on Sunday.
Pierre shot 11 of 19 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Gamecocks (3-1). Koree Cotton scored 13 points while going 5 of 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and added six rebounds. Mason Nicholson had eight points and finished 4 of 6 from the floor.
Noah Amenhauser finished with 11 points and eight rebounds for the Chanticleers (1-3). Coastal Carolina also got 11 points and eight rebounds from Denzel Hines. Joshua Meo had 10 points.
Jacksonville State took the lead with 12:17 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Pierre led his team in scoring with 18 points in the first half to help put them up 38-21 at the break. Jacksonville State extended its lead to 64-37 during the second half, fueled by a 10-3 scoring run. Pierre scored a team-high 13 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Bart Lenox
- Nick Nadeau
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Troy | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-9 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-8 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
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