Gulf Coast State pulls away from Jones College in Chipola Classic

Gulf Coast State took control after halftime to beat Jones College 66-47 Saturday in the Chipola College Classic in Marianna, Florida. The No. 8 Commodores outscored the Bobcats 42-23 in the second half.

Jones led 14-8 after the first quarter, and the teams were tied 24-24 at halftime. Gulf Coast State improved to 4-0, while Jones fell to 1-2.

Vanessa Reyes scored 21 points off the bench for Gulf Coast State, making three 3-pointers. Lailah Hatcher added 12 points and Staccey Akomatsri had 11. The Commodores outrebounded Jones 51-47, including 23 offensive rebounds.

Ashley Martinez, Na’kenya Terry and Rachael Nyamesah each scored eight points for Jones. The Bobcats shot 27% from the field and made 2 of 22 3-point attempts. Gulf Coast State shot 35% and made six 3-pointers.

Jones was scheduled to face Panola College on Friday, Nov. 14, in the Pearl River Basketball Classic in Poplarville, Mississippi. Tipoff was listed for 10 a.m.

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