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The Jacksonville University men's basketball team (13-16, 6-8 ASUN) took care of business on the day it honored its three seniors by jumping ahead of Kennesaw State (1-26, 0-14 ASUN) early and maintaining the pace throughout to pick up the victory, 69-55. It was, of course, two senior stars that shone brightest on senior night, with David Bell (Hodges Mazda Player of the Game) leading the way by scoring 16 points and securing 15 rebounds to go with two blocks. DeAnthony McCallum led JU in scoring on Thursday night in a heartbreaking loss to Lipscomb. The senior vindicated that loss on Saturday by scoring 15 points on 5-7 shooting which includes 3-3 from deep and 2-2 at the free throw line. JU will head to Deland for a date with Stetson on Feb. 29 (1 p.m.).
Senior Day 2020 was a shining moment for the Jacksonville University women's basketball team, as the Dolphins mounted a comeback overtime win against Kennesaw State, 88-81, Saturday afternoon at Historic Swisher Gymnasium. While Jacksonville (16-10, 8-5 ASUN) trailed 53-51 heading into the final quarter, the Dolphins turned up the intensity. Freshman Da'Nasia Shaw knocked down a pair of clutch three-pointers down the stretch – one with 42 seconds on the clock to deadlock the game at 69 and the second with 5.1 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. The Dolphins return to action on Monday, Feb. 24 for their final regular season home game when they welcome Lipscomb to Historic Swisher Gymnasium at 7 p.m.
Head Coach Tony Jasick shares his postgame thoughts following Jacksonville's victory over Kennesaw State at Historic Swisher Gymnasium. The Dolphins won by a final score of 69-55.
Destin Barnes and Diante Wood share their postgame thoughts following Jacksonville's victory over North Alabama at Historic Swisher Gymnasium. The Dolphins won by a final score of 85-83.
Hot shooting from beyond the arc and a solid defensive effort near the end proved key as the Jacksonville University women's basketball team slipped past ASUN Conference foe Stetson, 57-52, Saturday afternoon at Historic Swisher Gymnasium. Ranked seventh in the nation in forced turnovers, the Dolphins (10-7, 2-2 ASUN) poured in 24 points off the Hatters' 25 turnovers. Also finding success from beyond the arc, Jacksonville made 11 three-pointers – the second-most in a single game in program history. The Dolphins return to action Monday evening when they welcome crosstown rival North Florida for part one of the River City Rumble at 7 p.m.
The Jacksonville University men's basketball team (8-9, 1-1 ASUN) opened up its ASUN home slate with a decisive, 68-52, victory over NJIT (3-12, 0-2 ASUN) on the strength of a career-high 25 points from Destin Barnes. The Dolphins shot 48.2 percent from the floor (27-56) and all three made triples came out of the hands of Barnes whose 25 points are a career best at any level, including junior college. David Bell returned to form, scoring 18 points and pulling down 11 boards to secure his seventh double-double of the season. The Dolphins will hit the road on Friday morning to head north for a visit with preseason league favorite Liberty (17-1, 3-0 ASUN). That game is set for a 5 p.m. tip on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 11).
The Jacksonville University men's basketball team (11-14, 4-6 ASUN) showed toughness on Wednesday night inside Swisher Gymnasium when it overcame a 16-point deficit against Kennesaw State (4-20, 1-8 ASUN) to come away with an all-important, 82-73, victory as the conference standings begin to take shape.DeAnthony McCallum was the catalyst with a career-best 16 points off the bench, all in the second half while David Bell provided the monstrous presence inside with a staggering 17-point, 15-rebound double-double. Up next for Jacksonville will be a trip to Nashville, Tenn. to visit unbeaten ASUN leader Lipscomb.
The Jacksonville University men's basketball team (10-13, 3-5 ASUN) earned the 1,000th win in program history on Wednesday night when it rolled past longtime rival Stetson (4-19, 0-8 ASUN) in the 88th meeting in the series, 72-57.
Head Coach Jordan Mincy spoke with the media following Jacksonville's season-opening loss to #7 Duke on Monday, Nov.