NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — The Jacksonville State women’s basketball team secured a 65-62 victory over New Orleans on Saturday at Kiefer Lakefront Arena, surviving a frantic fourth-quarter comeback by the Privateers. The Gamecocks built a commanding lead through three quarters, only to see the home team erupt for 28 points in the final period.

Mya Barnes led Jacksonville State with 22 points, while Vitoria Carvalho added 12 points and 13 rebounds. Shanihya Brown scored 20 points for New Orleans in the losing effort. The win improves Jacksonville State’s record to 2-3, while New Orleans remains winless at 0-5.