Jacksonville defeats West Georgia 75-43
Jacksonville Dominates West Georgia in Statement Win
In a lopsided affair, the Jacksonville University Dolphins handed the West Georgia Wolves a 32-point loss at home on Monday night, capping off a convincing statement win for the conference contender.
The game got underway with Jacksonville's high-powered offense leading the way, as the home team took an early 40-23 lead into halftime. The Wolves struggled to find their footing, shooting just 36% from the field and committing 15 turnovers in the first half alone. West Georgia's inability to contain Jacksonville's pace was evident, as the Dolphins' fast break points already stood at 5 heading into the intermission.
Coming out of the locker room, the home team continued its onslaught, further expanding their lead to a staggering 32-point margin by the end of the game. The final score read 75-43 in favor of Jacksonville, with the Wolves unable to mount much of a comeback effort.
Despite West Georgia's efforts to close the gap, the Dolphins' defense proved too much to overcome. Jacksonville held its opponents to just 37.2% shooting from the field and limited them to an average of 20 rebounds per game – significantly fewer than the Wolves managed in the contest.
A standout performance from the home team was highlighted by their exceptional free throw shooting, as they converted at a rate of 80%. The Dolphins' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities ultimately proved decisive, with 17 points coming off turnovers compared to just three for West Georgia.
In terms of statistics, Jacksonville's strong overall performance in several key categories – including field goal percentage (63.0%), free throw shooting (30.0%), and true shooting percentage (66.3%) – underscored their dominance on the evening. Conversely, the Wolves struggled with efficiency issues, particularly in three-point shooting where they managed a mere 9% conversion rate.
The win brings Jacksonville one step closer to its goals within conference play, solidifying its position as a top contender for the title.