JACKSON, Mississippi -- The Jackson State women’s basketball team outlast Jacksonville State 71-65 to improve their record 2-1 on Saturday, Nov. 21.Saturday’s game started off shaky for the Lady Tigers with the Gamecocks gaining an 8-0 lead in the first two minutes. Jackson State lagged behind Jacksonville for the rest of the half, ending it down 33-35.
The Lady Tigers regrouped in the second half, coming out landing shot after shot to take their first lead of the game 38-37 at 7:54 in the third quarter. Jackson State played great defense and capitalized on Gamecock errors to continue the lead for the rest of game, closing it out 71-65.
Derica Wiggins, sophomore guard, Kierra Adams, junior center, and Chelsea Causey, freshman forward, each put up 12 points to lead the Lady Tigers offensively. Adams also tied the game high of 7 boards the lead Jackson State in rebounds.
The Lady Tigers shot 43.1% from the field and 70.0% at the free-throw line while the Gamecocks shot 40.8% from the field, 25.9% in three-point range, and 54.5% at the free-throw line.
Jackson State will be back on the court on Sunday, Nov. 29 when they travel to Lexington, Ky. to take on the University of Kentucky. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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