Jacksonville State 65, at New Orleans 62

NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — The Jacksonville State Gamecocks survived a furious fourth-quarter rally by the New Orleans Privateers to escape with a 65-62 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Kiefer Lakefront Arena. In a contest defined by offensive struggles and missed free throws, Jacksonville State built a commanding 18-point lead heading into the final period, only to see New Orleans storm back with a 28-point fourth quarter that turned a potential blowout into a nail-biter. The Gamecocks, who improved to 2-3, appeared to be in complete control after three quarters, leading 48-30. However, the winless Privateers, now… Read more...