JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — Jacksonville State held off a late charge to defeat Louisiana Tech 64-60 in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

The Gamecocks (9-9) led 34-27 at halftime and relied on efficient three-point shooting, making 10 of 23 attempts, to maintain an advantage. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led Jacksonville State with 18 points. The Bulldogs (10-8) were paced by DJ Dudley’s game-high 25 points, including 15 in the second half as they narrowed the gap. Louisiana Tech missed a chance to tie in the final minute. Jacksonville State secured the win at the free-throw line in the closing seconds before an announced crowd of 1,137.