| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 42 | 34 | 76 |
| UNA | 26 | 39 | 65 |
Hunter scores season-high 23, Jacksonville State wins 76-65
FLORENCE, Ala. -- Marlon Hunter scored a career-high 23 points, leading four into double-figure scoring as Jacksonville State led all the way to defeat North Alabama 76-65 Saturday, pushing its win streak to four.
Ty Hudson scored 12 points, Jason Burnell 11 with five assists and nine rebounds and Detrick Mostella added 10 points. Hunter shot 7-for-14 from the floor and made 9 of 11 free throws. The Gamecocks (4-3) shot 46 percent, making 28 of 61 from the floor, while holding North Alabama to 19-for-59 shooting, 32 percent.
Jacksonville State had six steals, five blocked shots and took advantage of 14 North Alabama (2-6) turnovers to score 19 points. The Gamecocks outscored the Lions 36-20 in the paint and 14-2 on the fast break.
Jamari Blackmon led North Alabama, in its first Division I season, with 22 points, Kendarius Smith added 12 and Kendall Stafford 10. The Lions, after falling behind 50-30, responded to outscore Jacksonville State 30-17 and came as close as seven twice in the final three minutes.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Alan Cosby
- Eric Mims
- Keith Patterson
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
| Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
| Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
| North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
| North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |
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