JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville State women’s basketball team opened its Conference USA schedule with a decisive 75-48 victory over Western Kentucky on Friday night at Pete Mathews Coliseum. The Gamecocks used a dominant third quarter to pull away from the Lady Toppers. Jacksonville State outscored Western Kentucky 24-10 in the period, turning a 10-point halftime lead into an insurmountable advantage. The Gamecocks improved to 7-6 overall, while the Lady Toppers fell to 4-8. Adriana Jones and Mya Barnes led a balanced Jacksonville State attack. Western Kentucky was led by Zsófia Telegdy and Caleigh-Rose West. Attendance was 347.