Jacksonville, Ala.
— In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, Jaron Pierre Jr. led Jacksonville State to a 70-66 triumph over Utah Valley, scoring 26 points during the game.

Alongside his scoring efforts, Pierre also contributed significantly on the boards, securing eight rebounds for the Gamecocks, who now have a record of 6-4.
Jao Ituka provided valuable support with 10 points, achieving an impressive shooting performance of 2 for 3 from beyond the three-point line and maintaining perfection at the free-throw line by going 4 for 4.
Meanwhile, Jamar Franklin added to the offensive effort with nine points, having shot 3 for 5 overall, including two three-pointers out of four attempts.

For the Wolverines, Dominick Nelson emerged as a key player, scoring 20 points.
Tanner Toolson also made notable contributions, bringing in 19 points along with eight rebounds, while Hayden Welling chipped in with eight points.

In the first half, Pierre was instrumental in Jacksonville State’s scoring, netting 12 points and helping his team to a narrow lead of 32-31 at halftime.
The Gamecocks then made a significant push in the second half, executing a remarkable 14-0 run that allowed them to overcome a five-point deficit and seize control of the game.