In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, Jacksonville State secured a 65-59 victory over New Mexico State, with Jaron Pierre Jr. leading the way with 20 points. Mason Nicholson also contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Gamecocks. Meanwhile, Robert Carpenter scored 16 points for the Aggies, with Peter Filipovity and Christian Cook adding 13 points each.
Jacksonville State and New Mexico State were tied at halftime, but Nicholson’s performance in the first half helped give the Gamecocks the edge in the second half. Pierre’s jump shot with 3:51 remaining sealed the victory for Jacksonville State.
This victory improves Jacksonville State’s record to 13-7 (5-2 Conference USA), while New Mexico State falls to 11-9 (4-3). Overall, it was an intense and competitive game that showcased the talent and determination of both teams. This article was generated by The Associated Press using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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