East Mississippi 71, at Jones 88

JONES, Miss. (Interstat) — The Jones Bobcats used a dominant first-quarter offensive display and a standout performance from Braylon Barnes to defeat the East Mississippi Lions 88-71 in a men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday night. The Bobcats, improving to 12-5, seized control early with a blistering 51-point opening quarter, fueled by efficient shooting and a significant advantage from beyond the arc. Jones connected on 12 of 22 three-point attempts for the game, a 54.5 percent clip, while East Mississippi struggled mightily, making just 3 of 18 from long range. Barnes led all scorers with 26 points for Jones, adding… Read more...