South Alabama Tops Jacksonville State in Close Matchup
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Pete Mathews Coliseum
South Alabama Jaguars 71, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won South Alabama Jaguars vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
South Alabama Jaguars beat Jacksonville State Gamecocks 71-65 at Pete Mathews Coliseum on November 19, 2025.
In a closely contested game, the South Alabama Jaguars defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 71-65 at Pete Mathews Coliseum on November 20, 2025. This matchup was notable as South Alabama entered the game with an unbeaten away record of 6-0, while Jacksonville State was looking to improve on their home record of 3-1. The victory for South Alabama extends their dominance over Jacksonville State, as they have now won all three meetings between the two teams in recent seasons.
Both teams have had contrasting recent forms leading into this game. Jacksonville State has struggled, holding a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 72.0 points scored and 72.2 points allowed. Their last five games saw them win just two, with an average of 72.0 points scored and 71.4 points allowed. In contrast, South Alabama, despite losing their last two games, had a record of 5-5 in their last ten, averaging 77.0 points scored and 74.4 points allowed. Their recent performance has been slightly better, with an average of 75.2 points scored and 72.0 points allowed in their last five games.
At home, Jacksonville State has a record of 2-4, while South Alabama's away record stands at 2-2, showcasing their ability to perform on the road. This game was crucial for Jacksonville State as they aimed to turn around their recent form and capitalize on their home advantage. However, they have struggled against South Alabama in previous meetings, having lost both encounters in the last two seasons, including a narrow 74-76 defeat in December 2024 and the earlier matchup this season where they fell 65-71.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but the absence of key players can often impact a team's performance significantly. The market had priced this game with Jacksonville State having a home win probability of 0.0, indicating a strong belief in South Alabama's ability to secure the win.
The game itself was marked by several key scoring plays in the second half. Peyton Law's layup put South Alabama ahead 64-59, followed by a three-point jumper from Jamar Franklin, assisted by Jaye Nash, extending the lead to 67-62. Jacksonville State fought back, with AC Bryant making a three-pointer to bring the score to 67-65, but South Alabama maintained their composure, sealing the game with free throws from Randy Brady and Adam Olsen.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Jacksonville State as they seek to improve their performance and find consistency, while South Alabama continues to build on their strong start to the season.
Leaders
- PointsAC Bryant24Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- AssistsJaye Nash12Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- ReboundsAC Bryant8Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- PointsChaze Harris19South Alabama Jaguars
- AssistsChaze Harris3South Alabama Jaguars
- ReboundsRandy Brady8South Alabama Jaguars
Recent form
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L172 scored · 72.2 allowed per game2-4 at home
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South Alabama Jaguars
Last 10: 5-5Streak L277 scored · 74.4 allowed per game2-2 away
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- L55-68vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 28
- W89-54vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 26
- W65-54vs Troy TrojansFeb 21
- L82-90vs Texas State BobcatsFeb 20
- L80-84at Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 17
- W92-88at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 14
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- L57-65at App State MountaineersFeb 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | South Alabama Jaguars | Jacksonville State Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-53 | 25-64 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 4-14 | 14-38 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 37 |
| Free throws | 15-24 | 1-4 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 25 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 27 |
| Assists | 7 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 22 |
| Fouls | 12 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-31Chaze Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half27-33Mostapha El Moutaouakkil made Layup. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half28-33Peyton Law made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-33Peyton Law made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-33Chaze Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-35Emondrek Erkins-Ford made Layup. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half31-38AC Bryant made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half33-38Peyton Law made Jumper. Assisted by Chaze Harris.
- 2nd Half33-40Emondrek Erkins-Ford made Layup. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half35-40Peyton Law made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-43AC Bryant made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half37-43Chaze Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-43Chaze Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-43Randy Brady made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Wheat.
- 2nd Half44-43Hantz Louis-Jeune made Layup. Assisted by Peyton Law.
- 2nd Half44-45Iaroslav Niagu made Layup. Assisted by Toby Nnadozie.
- 2nd Half44-48Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Toby Nnadozie.
- 2nd Half46-48JJ Wheat made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-48Chaze Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-50Mostapha El Moutaouakkil made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-51Mostapha El Moutaouakkil made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-53Mostapha El Moutaouakkil made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-53Chaze Harris made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-56Jamar Franklin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half51-56Peyton Law made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-56Peyton Law made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half53-59Jamar Franklin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half54-59Jayden Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-59Jayden Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-59Peyton Law made Layup. Assisted by Chaze Harris.
- 2nd Half60-59Jayden Cooper made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chaze Harris.
- 2nd Half62-59Chaze Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-59Peyton Law made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-62Jamar Franklin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half67-62Adam Olsen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Peyton Law.
- 2nd Half67-65AC Bryant made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaye Nash.
- 2nd Half68-65Chaze Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-65Adam Olsen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-65Randy Brady made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-65Randy Brady made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Jacksonville State Gamecocks, below favours South Alabama Jaguars.
Venue
- Pete Mathews ColiseumJacksonville, AL
- Attendance2366
- OfficialsDoug Shows, Joe Lindsay, Olandis Poole
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