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Jacksonville State Downs Middle Tennessee 77-63 - Match Report

Jaron Pierre Jr. went off for 36 points and added 5 rebounds leading Jacksonville State to a 77-63 win over Middle Tennessee on Thursday at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Jacksonville State got 17 points from Koree Cotton and another 13 points from Michael Houge. Quel'Ron House contributed 5 assists, while Michael Houge cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee got 17 points from Jestin Porter in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jlynn Counter. Camryn Weston contributed 3 assists for them, while Torey Alston had 13 rebounds.

Jacksonville State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Middle Tennessee had a 34-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Jacksonville State heads into a battle against Western Kentucky. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kennesaw State.