Jacksonville State University
Howard University
Gamecocks, Howard Square Off in Nation's Capital Wednesday
12/13/2016 6:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Jacksonville State Game Notes | Howard Game Notes
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Jacksonville State men's basketball team puts the wraps on it's three-game road trip Wednesday night with a matchup against Howard University at 6 p.m. CT.
The Gamecocks look to bounce back from a Monday loss to Maryland at the XFINITY Center to cap off their final multi-day, non-conference tour. JSU's loss to the Big Ten powerhouse put it under .500 since it began the Global Sports Classic in Las Vegas, Nev.
Jacksonville State and the Bison will meet for the first time on the hardwood.
Howard enters the contest with a deceiving 1-7 record. Four of its losses came against Michigan, Georgetown, Maryland and George Washington. The Bison's lone win of the year came with a 71-54 victory over American University.
For more information on the JSU men's basketball team, follow the Gamecocks on Twitter (@JSU_MBB). For more on all Gamecocks sports teams, follow the official social media accounts of JSU Athletics on Twitter (@JSUGamecocks), Facebook (Facebook.com/JSUGamecocks), Instagram (@JSUGamecocks) and Snapchat (@JSUGamecocks).
GAME 12
Jacksonville State (5-5) at Howard (1-7)
December 14, 2016 | 6 p.m. CT
Washington, D.C. | Burr Gymnasium (2,700)
SERIES HISTORY
Last Meeting: None
All-Time Series Record: First meeting
FOLLOW LIVE
Listen: Gamecock Sports Network (WLJS 91.9 FM, WVOK 97.9 FM)
Watch: N/A
Live Stats: TBA
NOTEWORTHY
• Junior Norbertas Giga picked up his team-best third double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds at ULM.
• Senior Erik Durham ranks 33rd in the nation with 3.10 3-point field goals per game, while his 54.4 3-point percentage ranks ninth.
• Freshman Tyrik Edwards has played a major role off the bench in the Gamecocks lately, totaling 50 of JSU's 112 points from the bench over the past five games. His 18 points at ULM set a new career high (previously 10, scored against Alabama State).
• Four of Jacksonville State's five wins have come away from Pete Mathews Coliseum.
• Three Gamecocks are averaging double-digit scoring through nine games. Erik Durham (12.4), Norbertas Giga (12.2) and Malcolm Drumwright (11.3) lead the charge and have also registered multiple games in double figures. Durham has scored 10-or-more in a team-best eight games.
