LaGrange Panthers @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
LaGrange LGC | 20 | 28 | 48 |
JXST | 55 | 57 | 112 |
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
Jacksonville, AL
Referee:Barry Mathis
Referee:Nick Meyer
Referee:Jeremy Trussell
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 4-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Sam Houston | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| New Mexico State | 3-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Florida International | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Delaware | 1-6 | 6 | 5-13 |
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