| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 33 | 58 | 91 |
| EKU | 33 | 47 | 80 |
Pierre's 22 lead Jacksonville State over Eastern Kentucky 91-80
BEREA, Ky. -- — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 22 points as Jacksonville State beat Eastern Kentucky 91-80 on Saturday.
Pierre shot 8 of 15 from the field and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (7-5). Jamar Franklin scored 16 points while going 6 of 13 (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Marcellus Brigham Jr. shot 3 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points.
The Colonels (6-6) were led by Devontae Blanton, who posted 36 points and two steals. George Kimble III added 18 points for Eastern Kentucky. Turner Buttry had eight points.
Pierre's dunk with 9:13 remaining in the second half gave Jacksonville State the lead for good at 64-62.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- James Curran
- Chuck McCoy
- Kyle Stewart
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| New Mexico State | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Queens University | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| North Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| North Florida | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Austin Peay | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-5 | 4 | 5-14 |
| West Georgia | 1-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-6 | 5 | 3-16 |
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