MOBILE, Ala. – Jones scored the first eight points to open the second half and would go on to defeat Bishop State, 90-83, Friday night to sweep the season series.

The Bobcats, ranked 15th in the NJCAA, improved to 9-2. The Wildcats dropped to 5-3.

Jones led by as many as 13 in the opening half, 40-27, but Bishop State closed on a 14-5 spurt to pull within 45-41 at half.

LJ Hackman, Avery Thomas II and Ky Pernell combined for 34 of Jones' 45 first half points.

The 8-0 second half run quickly pushed the lead out to 12 for JC.

Thomas closed with 25 points and 13 boards -- both season-highs -- followed by 24 from Hackman, 17 from Ky and 11 points and 11 boards from Dimp Pernell. 

Jones shot 50 percent from the floor for a fourth time this season against 44 percent for BSCC. The Bobcats also owned a 43-26 edge on the boards.

Five Wildcats scored in double figures, led by 23 from Kedar Bodie.

Jones hosts Delgado Monday at 7:30. The Bobcats will receive their 2023-24 MACCC and Region 23 Championship rings prior to tipoff.

Tickets are $7 online at jcbobcats.com/tickets or $10 cash only at the door. The game will stream live on jcbobcats.com/watch.