MOBILE, Ala. – University of South Alabama junior Josh Ajayi had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Jaguars used a 25-9 run at the end of the first half to defeat Chattanooga 73-54 Friday night at the Mitchell Center.
Ajayi nearly had a double-double in the second half alone with 15 points and nine boards, and scored 10 points (in 18 attempts) from the free-throw line.
The Jags (2-1) fell behind 8-2 early but rallied to tie the game at 13-13, then scored 25 points in the last 8 ½ minutes to open up a 15-point advantage at the break.