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 | 12-0 | - | 20-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-4 | 4 | 13-10 |
| Sam Houston | 8-5 | 4.5 | 16-8 |
| Missouri State | 7-5 | 5 | 13-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-6 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-6 | 6 | 13-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-7 | 6.5 | 13-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-7 | 7 | 11-12 |
| UTEP | 5-8 | 7.5 | 9-15 |
| Florida International | 4-8 | 8 | 11-12 |
| New Mexico State | 4-9 | 8.5 | 11-12 |
| Delaware | 3-9 | 9 | 7-16 |
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