| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| BEL | 32 | 41 | 73 |
Mostella, Burnell help Jacksonville State win OVC opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Detrick Mostella and Jason Burnell scored 19 points each and Jacksonville State held off Belmont 83-73 Thursday night to open Ohio Valley Conference play.
Jacksonville State (9-5) led for all but a minute in the early going and held off Belmont (9-3) which made it a one possession game eight times after halftime, the last when Kevin McClain sank three free throws to make the score 68-65 with under two minutes to play.
Mostella buried a 3 and then made two free throws, kicking off a 9-0 burst for the Gamecocks to seal the win. Jacksonville State finished with a 42-32 rebounding edge, 15 coming off the offensive end for 25 second-chance points.
The Bruins, who won nine of their first 10 games, now have dropped two in a row.
Dylan Windler led Belmont with 23 points with eight rebounds and McClain scored 21 with six assists.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- John St. Clair
- Mick Fieldbinder
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
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