JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) Jaron Pierre Jr. had 24 points in Jacksonville State's 112-48 season-opening victory against LaGrange on Monday.

Pierre had nine rebounds for the Gamecocks. Michael Houge added 21 points, while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and he also had 12 rebounds. Jao Ituka shot 6 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.

Samuel Moss finished with 10 points for the Panthers.

Jacksonville State took the lead with 19:44 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 55-20 at halftime, with Houge racking up 15 points. Jacksonville State pulled away with a 16-2 run in the second half to extend its lead to 57 points.

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