| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| LT | 36 | 32 | 68 |
Pierre scores 34, Jacksonville State defeats Louisiana Tech 70-68
Daniel Batcho elevates for flush vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Daniel Batcho elevates for flush vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
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
- Referees:
- Rodrick Dixon
- Rob Foster
- Jason Deering
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 10-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Liberty | 9-4 | 0.5 | 21-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-5 | 1.5 | 17-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 8-6 | 2 | 16-11 |
| UTEP | 7-6 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| New Mexico State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 14-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 3 | 18-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-8 | 4.5 | 14-12 |
| Sam Houston | 4-10 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Florida International | 2-11 | 7.5 | 8-18 |
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