Pierre scores 30, Jacksonville State knocks off Georgia Tech 81-64 in NIT
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 81-64 in the NIT on Tuesday led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 30 pointsMARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press
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Lance Terry - Scores 15 points in NIT loss Terry contributed 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 81-64 loss to Jacksonville State.
Impact Terry was one of three players who scored 14 or more points for Georgia Tech in this game, but he was unable to lift the team to victory, as Jacksonville State was better throughout the contest. Terry ends the 2024-25 season with averages of 14.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game across 31 games.
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Javian McCollum - Available to play Tuesday McCollum (concussion) is available for Tuesday's game against Jacksonville State, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution returns.
Impact McCollum is set to return to action for the Yellow Jackets, and he should give the team a sizable boost on both ends of the court. The senior is averaging 12.2 points per game this season, and this will be his first appearance since Feb. 4.
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Kowacie Reeves - Out for NIT opener Reeves (ankle) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Jacksonville State, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Reeves, who has been sidelined since late November with an ankle injury, will not appear in the opening round of the NIT against Jacksonville State. The 6-foot-7 senior, who is averaging 9.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, one assist, 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks across six starts this season, will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against the winner of UC Irivine v Northern Colorado if the Yellow Jackets advance.
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Ibrahim Souare - Inactive Tuesday Souare (head) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Jacksonville State, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Souare will miss the opening round of the NIT as he remains sidelined with a head injury that he suffered against Duke last Thursday. The 6-foot-9 freshman, who has started in 14 games this season for the Yellow Jackets will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday if Georgia Tech advances.
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