JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville State Gamecocks out-rebounded the opposition by more than 20 while going on a huge second half run in route to picking up their first win of the season against Miles, 88-71.

JSU out rebounded Miles College, 51-31, while riding a 34-17 second half to help move head coach James Green's home opener record to 6-1 at JSU.

Without senior guard Darion Rackley, Green's offensive game plan was to feed the paint and get the ball into the hands of fellow senior Jamal Hunter—and it worked to perfection. The Macon, Miss., native finished with a career-high 17 points and 17 rebounds. It marks the first time a JSU player grabbed 15-or more rebounds since Nick Murphy (18) vs Reinhard, Dec. 12, 2009.

Redshirt junior Jeremy Watson joined Hunter in the double-double department as the Birmingham, Alabama- native chipped in with 12 points and 11 rebounds, both career highs.

It's the first time two players have recorded a double-double in a game since Tarvin Gaines (23 points, 10 rebounds) and Ronnie Boggs (14, 12) accomplished the feat vs Southeast Missouri, Feb. 20, 2013. It's also the first time since Nov. 10, 2013 against Illinois that two players brought down 10 rebounds in a game.

Joining the scoring frenzy was Avery Moore (17 points), Undra Mutchem (11), and JaQuail Townser (10). It marks the first time since March 2, 2013 against Belmont that five players scored in double figures.

Dontay Jackson also set a career-high with six points, and Malcolm Drumwright set his career-high as he finished with nine points.

The Gamecocks defense held the Bears to a 39.1 shooting percentage throughout the entire game, as well as 27.3 percent from behind the arc.  Miles College didn't take its first lead until 4:40 remained in the first half as Albert Peterson finished an offensive possession with a layup.  Mitchem answered on the other end with a three-point basket before the two players traded three-pointers on back-to-back possessions.

Under Green, the Gamecocks are now 43-35 at home and 21-6 against non-conference foes at home. JSU also push its series record with Miles College to 5-0, in favor of the Gamecocks.

JSU will return to action Tuesday as the Gamecocks travel to Alabama A&M with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.