South Alabama Rallies for Double-Overtime Victory over Jax State

Stiemke, Lockett combine for 52, but Gamecocks fall at South Alabama

Jordan Stiemke scored 27 points and Chris Lockett added 25, but it wasn’t enough to push Jacksonville State past South Alabama on Thursday. The Gamecocks fell to the Jaguars 83-80 in double overtime at the Mitchell Center in Mobile.

South Alabama rallies for double-overtime victory over Jax State

South Alabama has made a habit of improbable comeback victories the last two years, and pulled off another one on Thursday night at the Mitchell Center in Mobile.

South Alabama 83, Jacksonville State 80, 2OT

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South Alabama Rallies From 16 Down to Beat Jacksonville State

South Alabama rallied from 16 points down in the second half—and a 10-point deficit with 90 seconds left in regulation—to beat Jacksonville State 83-80 in double overtime. Stephen Williams powered the comeback with 27 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Langsy scored 25 and Aaron Goldstein delivered a pivotal late three-pointer.

Jags Erase 16-Point Deficit, Top Jax State in Double Overtime Thriller

MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama erased a 16-point second-half deficit and rallied from 10 points down in the final 90 seconds of regulation to defeat Jacksonville State 83-80 in double overtime Thursday night at the Mitchell Center. With the win, the Jags improve to 1-1 while the Gamecocks suffered their first loss of the season.