US EditionJacksonville State wins 78-67 against Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State built a 16-point halftime lead and AC Bryant scored 23 points, including 19 in the second half, to secure their first Conference USA win.
- On Monday, Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 78-67 at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
- Holding a 38-22 halftime lead, Jacksonville State took the lead for good in the first half and sustained it throughout the game.
- AC Bryant finished with 23 points and seven rebounds, Mostapha El Moutaouakkil added 17 points and nine rebounds, while Armelo Boone led Western Kentucky with 18 points and Teagan Moore scored 17.
- The win put Jacksonville State at 6-6 overall and 1-0 in Conference USA, while WKU fell to 7-5 overall and 0-1 in CUSA.
- WKU returns home for two games beginning Friday, Jan. 2 against Sam Houston, and announced attendance for the Jacksonville game was 1,755.
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Hilltoppers fall at Jax State in CUSA opener - WNKY News 40 Television
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball dropped its Conference USA opener, falling 78-67 to Jax State on Monday night inside Pete Mathews Coliseum. The Hilltoppers move to 7-5 overall and 0-1 in CUSA with the loss. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU opened the game with the first three points as Grant Newell scored on a layup and Noah Boyde added one at the line. Jax State answered with a 12-1 run, hitting four 3-pointers to grab a 12-4 lead at the fir…
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The Independent OnlineJacksonville State 78, Western Kentucky 67
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First half shooting slump plagues WKU Men’s Basketball in loss to Jacksonville State
Men’s Basketball’s poor shooting performance against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Tuesday night saw the Hilltoppers fall 78-67. The Hilltoppers shot a season low 30% from the floor. In the first half, WKU could get nothing to fall, shooting 20% from the field and 15% from three. Despite the sluggish first half start, WKU found its footing shooting 40% from the floor in the second half. The second half surge was led by redshirt sophomore guar…
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