Saturday, January 11
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
5 PM
Jacksonville State University
at
Middle Tennessee
Photo by: William Glass
Jax State Concludes CUSA Road Trip at MTSU
1/10/2025 3:47:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Jacksonville State Men's Basketball team looks to conclude a three-game Conference USA opening road trip at Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The Gamecocks are coming off of a 73-67 win over Western Kentucky on Thursday night in Bowling Green.
Jax State (8-6, 1-1 CUSA) vs Middle Tennessee (11-5, 2-1 CUSA)
When: Saturday, January 11 | 5 PM
Where: Murphy Center | Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets: Click Here
TV: ESPN+
Radio: Listen to all the action on the Gamecock Sports Network as "The Voice" Mike Parris returns behind the mic for his 42nd season calling play-by-play action of Gamecock Basketball. Anchor stations for the Gamecock Sports Network include 91.9 WLJS (Jacksonville), WVOK 97.9 (Anniston/Oxford), WKXX 102.9 (Attalla/Gadsden), 95.5 WRBZ (Montgomery/Wetumpka), 95.3/94.7 WCRL (Oneonta), 97.7 WKXM (Winfield) and 107.1 WRAB (Arab).
Jax State Notes
Gamecocks Top WKU For CUSA Win
Jax State waltzed into E.A. Diddle Arena and out-rebounded Western Kentucky 50-30 for its first Conference USA victory of the season. Led by career outings from Quel'Ron House and Mason Nicholson, the Gamecocks overcame a poor shooting outing, firing just 3-for-20 from beyond the arc.
House Call
Gamecock freshman and Kentucky native Quel'Ron House finished out his visit to his home state with the best outing of his career on Jan. 9. Against the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, House collected his first career start and set new career best marks in points, rebounds and assists. The Louisville, Ky. local flirted with a triple double before clocking out with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
The Big Nickel
Mason Nicholson also finished his outing at Western Kentucky with a career day. Nicholson set a new career high with 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the floor. On top of his 20-point showing, Nicholson tallied 12 rebounds, finishing just two boards shy of his previous career high of 14.
Cleaning Glass
Jax State ranks fourth in the NCAA in defensive rebounds per game with 30.20. Michael Houge (63rd) and Mason Nicholson (95th) both rank in the top 100 in total rebounds per game with 8.5 and 8.0 respectively.
100 For Cell
Marcellus Brigham Jr. is the longest tenured player on the Jax State roster, returning for his fifth season in Jacksonville. Brigham has appeared in 106 games across his five seasons in Jacksonville. His appearance at South Alabama this season served as his 100th career game in a Gamecock uniform.
JP in the Ranks
Through 15 games this season, Jax State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. ranks in the top 20 nationally in both Total Points (9th) and PPG (4th). Pierre's 22.2 points per game lead Conference USA and put him among the premier scorers in college basketball.
In Our Backyard
For the second consecutive season, the Conference USA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments will take place not too far from Jacksonville. Last season was the first year that the CUSA Championships took place in the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. with the 2024-25 season being at the same location. Jax State dropped a first round contest to FIU in last year's CUSA Tournament.
Up Next
Following the game at Middle Tennessee, Jax State opens up its home CUSA slate on Jan. 16 with Louisiana Tech.
Jax State (8-6, 1-1 CUSA) vs Middle Tennessee (11-5, 2-1 CUSA)
When: Saturday, January 11 | 5 PM
Where: Murphy Center | Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets: Click Here
TV: ESPN+
Radio: Listen to all the action on the Gamecock Sports Network as "The Voice" Mike Parris returns behind the mic for his 42nd season calling play-by-play action of Gamecock Basketball. Anchor stations for the Gamecock Sports Network include 91.9 WLJS (Jacksonville), WVOK 97.9 (Anniston/Oxford), WKXX 102.9 (Attalla/Gadsden), 95.5 WRBZ (Montgomery/Wetumpka), 95.3/94.7 WCRL (Oneonta), 97.7 WKXM (Winfield) and 107.1 WRAB (Arab).
Jax State Notes
Gamecocks Top WKU For CUSA Win
Jax State waltzed into E.A. Diddle Arena and out-rebounded Western Kentucky 50-30 for its first Conference USA victory of the season. Led by career outings from Quel'Ron House and Mason Nicholson, the Gamecocks overcame a poor shooting outing, firing just 3-for-20 from beyond the arc.
House Call
Gamecock freshman and Kentucky native Quel'Ron House finished out his visit to his home state with the best outing of his career on Jan. 9. Against the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, House collected his first career start and set new career best marks in points, rebounds and assists. The Louisville, Ky. local flirted with a triple double before clocking out with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
The Big Nickel
Mason Nicholson also finished his outing at Western Kentucky with a career day. Nicholson set a new career high with 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the floor. On top of his 20-point showing, Nicholson tallied 12 rebounds, finishing just two boards shy of his previous career high of 14.
Cleaning Glass
Jax State ranks fourth in the NCAA in defensive rebounds per game with 30.20. Michael Houge (63rd) and Mason Nicholson (95th) both rank in the top 100 in total rebounds per game with 8.5 and 8.0 respectively.
100 For Cell
Marcellus Brigham Jr. is the longest tenured player on the Jax State roster, returning for his fifth season in Jacksonville. Brigham has appeared in 106 games across his five seasons in Jacksonville. His appearance at South Alabama this season served as his 100th career game in a Gamecock uniform.
JP in the Ranks
Through 15 games this season, Jax State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. ranks in the top 20 nationally in both Total Points (9th) and PPG (4th). Pierre's 22.2 points per game lead Conference USA and put him among the premier scorers in college basketball.
In Our Backyard
For the second consecutive season, the Conference USA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments will take place not too far from Jacksonville. Last season was the first year that the CUSA Championships took place in the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. with the 2024-25 season being at the same location. Jax State dropped a first round contest to FIU in last year's CUSA Tournament.
Up Next
Following the game at Middle Tennessee, Jax State opens up its home CUSA slate on Jan. 16 with Louisiana Tech.
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