JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Middle Tennessee men's basketball made a late push Wednesday night but fell 76-68 to Jacksonville State at Pete Mathews Coliseum. led the Blue Raiders with 19 points.
Middle Tennessee (11-16, 5-7 Conference USA) gathered three offensive rebounds after went 1-for-2 at the free throw line with 45 seconds to play, but 3-pointers by and Coleman-Jones and a jumper by all missed the mark, failing to bring the Blue Raiders within three or four points.
The Gamecocks (13-14, 5-7) made 25 of 30 free throw attempts, including 17 of 21 in the second half.