Pierre puts up 24, Jacksonville State downs LaGrange 112-48
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- — Jaron Pierre Jr. had 24 points in Jacksonville State's 112-48 season-opening victory against LaGrange on Monday.
Pierre had nine rebounds for the Gamecocks. Michael Houge added 21 points, while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and he also had 12 rebounds. Jao Ituka shot 6 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
Samuel Moss finished with 10 points for the Panthers.
Jacksonville State took the lead with 19:44 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 55-20 at halftime, with Houge racking up 15 points. Jacksonville State pulled away with a 16-2 run in the second half to extend its lead to 57 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Nick Meyer
- Jeremy Trussell
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |