Jax State's season comes to an end as they suffer a 76-67 loss to FIU in the CUSA Tournament, with FIU's hot shooting sealing the Gamecocks' fate. Senior Juwan Perdue led Jax State with 17 points in his final game, while Mason Nicholson contributed a career-high 14 points and 13 rebounds. The trio of Perdue, Nicholson, and Marcellus Brigham Jr. combined for 45 of Jax State's 67 points, but FIU's efficiency, shooting 54% from the field and 11-for-22 from three-point range, proved too much for Jax State's efforts.

The Big Picture

The loss signifies the end of Jax State's season in the Conference USA Tournament, highlighting the team's struggle against FIU's strong shooting performance.

By the Numbers
  • Jax State's senior Juwan Perdue scored a season-best 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
  • Mason Nicholson recorded a career-high 14 points and 13 rebounds for Jax State.
  • FIU shot 54% from the field and made 11 three-pointers in the game.
  • The trio of Perdue, Nicholson, and Brigham Jr. combined for 45 of Jax State's 67 points.
State of Play
  • Jax State fell to FIU, ending their season with a 14-18 record.
  • FIU's hot shooting at 54% from the field and 11-for-22 from three-point range proved decisive in the game.
Bottom Line

Jax State's season ends on a disappointing note as FIU's sharp shooting puts an end to their Conference USA Tournament run. The Gamecocks, led by seniors like Perdue, gave their best effort, but ultimately fell short against a formidable FIU team.