MOBILE, Ala. – Eighth-ranked Jones College mounted a late comeback attempt but couldn't overcome an early second-half surge by Bishop State, falling to the Wildcats in men's basketball action Thursday night.
Jones (4-1) suffered its first defeat of the year while Bishop State improved to 2-1.
The Bobcats showed early energy after Bishop State scored the game's opening points, responding with eight straight points to take an 8-2 lead. However, Bishop State answered with a 10-0 run and never trailed again.
The Wildcats built a 46-31 halftime advantage and maintained control throughout the second half, eventually stretching their lead to 22 points at 82-60 with 4:42 remaining.
Jones refused to go quietly, putting together a 14-1 run to make things interesting. Jaden Tate provided the highlight of the surge, converting a four-point play to pull the Bobcats within 83-74.
Two free throws by Traevon Koch cut the deficit to 89-81 with 1:01 remaining, but Bishop State made enough free throws down the stretch to keep Jones from completing the comeback.
Wesley Lindsey led the Bobcats with 25 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Koch added 21 points, while David Washington finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Nick Oliver chipped in 10 points off the bench and Tate contributed seven.
Jones shot 40 percent from the field and went 33 of 48 at the free-throw line. The Bobcats also collected 40 rebounds but committed 16 turnovers.
The Bobcats return home Monday night, Nov. 16 to host Lawson State. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8 online at jcbobcats.com/tickets or $10 cash/$11 card at the door. The game will be streamed at jcbobcats.com/watch with Mark Easley on the call.
