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Taylor Mitchell/The Chanticleer Randy Owen salutes the crowd during the Alabama & Friends Benefit Concert for JSU. ‘Our’ Home’s in Alabama Benefit concert raises over $1 million for JSU Daniel Mayes John Beehler was presented with a check for saw the film of it, unless you were here per- Editor-in-Chief $1,280,000 at the end of the event by mem- sonally.” bers of Alabama Randy Owen, Jeff Cook and Owen says the group was galvanized into Wednesday’s Alabama & Friends Disaster Teddy Gentry. action because of their connections to JSU. Relief Benefit Concert for JSU raised over According to Owen, a JSU alumnus and “The University is a special place for me, and $1.2 million dollars for the tornado relief of member of the Board of Trustees, the Country a special place for Jeff and Teddy,” Owen said. Jacksonville State University. Music Hall of Famers began planning the con- “This is my university, and it’s very much a Thousands of country music fans and mem- cert as soon as they heard about the tornadoes part of me. It’s a very emotional thing for me.” bers of the JSU community braved a dreary, that ravaged Jacksonville on March 19. For Jacksonville native and former JSU wet afternoon to contribute to the cause and “This is an idea we started the day after the quarterback Riley Green, the devastation was listen to some of their favorite bands. Due tornado.” Owen said. “The devastation here personal as well. to ticket sales and a “sizable” donation from the day or two after this happened is beyond band Lynyrd Skynyrd, JSU President Dr. anything that you can talk about, unless you see CONCERT page 2 Alabama & Friends put on a show in Jacksonville Taylor Mitchell of which are originally from the A&E Editor state of Alabama. Along with Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook After 6 months of hurt and healing, of Alabama; the concert also fea- destruction and rebuilding, sorrow tured: and joy; Jacksonville State Univer- ● Charlie Daniels sity took a special step in its recov- ● Shenandoah ery. Wednesday night, the JSU com- ● Jason Isbell and the 400 unit munity gathered together to raise ● Home Free money for the universities recovery ● The Sweet Tea Trio ● John Berry from the March tornado. Matt Reynolds/JSU Randy Owen, lead guitar- ● Drake White ist of Alabama as well as a JSU ● Gordon Mote Randy Owen salutes the crowd during the Alabama & Friends Benefit Con- cert for JSU. alumnus and trustee, decided after ● Jamey Johnson the tornado that he wanted to do ● Riley Green left as surprises for the audience. meant to give back to their collec- something to help the community. Also featured was comedian Dar- These included Drake White, Home tive home. Of special note are Randy He decided on organizing a concert ren Knight, known for his Southern Free, and The Sweet Tea Trio. To- Owen and Riley Green who are both to raise funds for the university. The Momma social media videos. The gether with the other bands they put JSU alumni. That seemed to be the concert ended up being a resounding concert was hosted by Storme War- on quite the show. theme of the night: to give back and success. ren of SiriusXM’s The Highway. Many of the acts were also remember what home is all about, The event was attended by While most of the acts were from the state of Alabama. It seemed coming together and having a good several country music artists, many announced beforehand, some were in many ways a concert that was time.
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“I was in Nashville the night Owen says the concert is that it happened,” explained just the beginning for the re- Green. “I saw the footage on covery of Jacksonville. TV, but I pulled into town “There is so much more to the next morning, and it hit be done, and we’re just getting me that it didn’t do it justice. started. I hope we continue the Jacksonville will never look awareness of what we are try- the same.” ing to do. This concert is a way Green, a budding coun- to say thank you, and bring the try music artist, organized a spirits up at this university and benefit concert of his own in this community.” March, but was happy to join When asked what JSU stu- in again to help his home. dents could take away from “If I can come play a guitar a group of alumni organizing and help in any way shape or such an event, Owen had one form heal the damage from message: this storm, that’s pretty easy “This is what you do, on me.” you go out and give back.”
CAMPUS JSU Biology Awarded NSF Grant to Reform Science Education Dr. Lori Hensley, head of ley said. “We want to replace JSU’s biology department, all of our course-based labs along with friend and colleague with those that provide authen- Dr. Nathan Reyna, associate tic research experiences.” professor of biology at Ouachi- The basis for the CBEC re- ta Baptist University in Arkan- lies on the development Cell sas, were recently awarded a Blocks – essentially blocks of $500,000 grant from the Na- resources from across the coun- tional Science Foundation to try - that consist of written and create the Cell Biology Educa- videotaped instructions as well tion Consortium (CBEC). as classroom strategies and as- Jo Jo’s Po’ Boy Shack The CBEC will build and sessments. Cell Blocks will support a network of faculty be developed by faculty and Jo Jo’s Po’Boy Shack brings Cajun flavor to Jacksonville and students to provide re- their students at small schools, sources and training that will making it easier for them to be COMMUNITY make it possible for smaller, adapted by similar schools. primarily undergraduate in- The basic components of the Jo Jo’s creates Cajun stitutions and community col- Cell Blocks will be consis- leges to create customized, cell tent. They can be mixed and culture research projects. matched to answer specific connection in Jacksonville “This will help in places questions or centered around Quadarius Whitson near future. where faculty time and re- grand challenge topics such Staff Writer “We’re trying to add to our menu. sources are especially limited,” as the regulation of cell prolif- We wanted to start out with a basic Hensley said. “What we’re re- eration, the control of cellular Jacksonville residents no longer menu that offered a good variety of ally hoping for is a network differentiation, cell migration, have to go on a road trip to find sizes and flavors. As we grow and with lots of available resources and the cellular pathways and authentic Cajun flavors. Recently become more in depth in what we and available funding for fac- proteins that mediate these pro- opened Jo Jo’s Po’Boy Shack is are doing, we’ll start adding to the ulty wanting to establish this cesses. located on 1725 Broadwell Mill menu here and there.” same type of cell culture re- Hensley and Reyna have Road, which is a near 5-minute When asked about how business search in their own labs.” created a website, www.cell- drive from JSU’s campus. Owners, was going, the owners replied with That includes JSU, which has bioed.com, where faculty and Shane Weaver and Dianna Weaver “steady”. never had its own cell culture students can submit research recently opened this Cajun inspired “A personal connection is what it lab. That will soon change, in questions and then be guided to restaurant looking to bring some- takes to stay here for a long time. part, thanks to this grant. the right resources. thing “different” to the Jacksonville To be personal with the people that “It’s going to be a tremen- “And if they ask a question area. come in here and to cater to ev- dous opportunity for our fac- for which there isn’t a Cell “You can’t really get any good ery need that they have when they ulty and students,” Hensley Block,” Hensley said, “they Cajun food around here in Calhoun come in here is everything.” said. “They’ll get a chance to can apply for funding through County,” Mrs. Weaver said. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver relate a lot create resources for this grant our grant that would then give According to the owners, a lot of of their success to the family-ori- as well.” them the money to create those inspiration for the restaurant came ented base of Jo Jo’s. Traditionally, students are missing blocks.” from their late miniature pinscher “They’ll just start coming in here given lab manuals, told to fol- The implementation of multi- dog, Jo Jo. “He’s in everything we and rearranging furniture to make it low the directions to an ex- ple Cell Blocks in the classroom do around here. We came up with like home and that’s what we want pected outcome, potentially can lead to extensive research the name Jo Jo’s Po’Boy Shack be- it to feel like,” Mrs. Weaver said. learning little in the process. projects that could provide the cause it kind of just flowed together, Although normal business hours One of the newest teaching foundation for independent stu- especially being here in the South.” are usually Tuesday through Sat- methods is the use of course- dent research projects. Despite the name, this shack has a urday, with times varying, for the based undergraduate research “This grant sets up both JSU lot more to offer than just Po’boys. month of October, the owners de- experiences (CUREs), which and OBU as leaders in science They have nearly 50 menu items cided to do something special for is the approach the CBEC will education reform,” Hensley ranging from Crawfish Etouffee, the public. They will be opening on incorporate. said. Seafood Gumbo, and more. Amaz- Sundays from 11am-3pm to feature “CUREs are transforming the JSU News ingly, the owners plan on expand- Fresh Farm Raised Catfish and any way science is taught,” Hens- ing their menu even further in the of their signature Po’Boys.
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UN Day Tea Shows Cultural Wealth of Dance Ooreolowa Olayinka presses her best to you else she withers like the dancers, encouraging the audience to clap Staff Writer a flower.” Antonella Trabanino, who- per too. Everyone, regardless of race, class, age formed the El Salvador folk dance along with or gender would join in, clapping. He was On Sunday the 30th of September, I went Maria Teresa Aguilar, also explained how her obviously proud of the dancers, especially to the International House’s annual UN Day dance sparked an interest in her culture. She those that participated in the Nepalese dance. Tea. Every year, hordes of people- Ameri- expressed, “People have been coming up to He told me he was elated by the Nepali rep- cans, internationals and alumni of the Inter- me telling me how they liked the dance, and resentation in this year’s show. He expressed national House gather together to watch this asking me questions about the music, my his love for dance saying, “When I lived in multicultural display. I went with the inten- traditional attire and so on! I was so happy the House, I was dancing all the time. My tion to write an article on the event. However, to show my traditional dance which is very dance partners were from Denmark and Bra- I had no idea what I was going to write about. folkloric, colorful and lively.” zil. Where we came from didn’t matter, we That is, until I saw the Chinese traditional Dance brings a wave of emotions. Martha danced as one.” He is now married to a Gua- dance performed by Yimei Dong and Meg Graham, a contemporary dancer, once said temalan and has a daughter. He referred to Borths. That’s when I knew exactly what I “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” how he has passed the tradition of dancing to would focus on- dance. This is apparent from the second dance, the his bi-cultural daughter saying, “I dance with Dance is an important aspect of culture. African dance. When I spoke to a couple of my daughter all the time at home. In fact, the Dance has often been referred to as a “univer- dancers, it was obvious that sharing their song the students performed to is one of our sal language.” In a way, dance draws people dance gave them a sense of pride. Chioma favorites. Immediately she heard the song, together. Ms. Chandni Khadka, the Director Ugochukwu said that when she was teaching she ran to me yelling, ‘Daddy, Daddy, our of the International House Programs said it the dance to the members of the International song!’” best when she said, “To me, what we do at House, it made her “happy that they were so It is a shame that I could not interview all the International House is very different from willing to participate.” Precious Mmegwa the dancers as I enjoyed all the dances. There any other multicultural display. Here, natives expressed a feeling of being transported back was the German dance performed by Ida are teaching their dance and culture to non- home. “A lot of times, being so far away from Sunnaborg and Nicolaus Grunhag, the Puer- natives who are willing to participate. So, it home, I feel so alone but while I was dancing, to Rican salsa by Angal Warren and Michael is not just watching, it is learning and doing.” in that moment, I felt like I was back home.” Cannady, the K pop dance led by Jiameng The Chinese traditional dance was the first She also expressed a feeling of unity saying, “Jenny” Li and Yimei Dong and the Crew dance presented. I was captivated from the “There were many disagreements during the dance led by Josemanuel Mendez and Chey- first movement. The dancers were both wear- practices, but while dancing, I felt like every- enne Wolfe. There were also non-dance per- ing red dresses, with long flowing sleeves. In body was one.” formances like the Japanese sword display, fact, the whole dance reminded me of a field There was a particular International House the silent play and a beautiful poem delivered of sunflowers swaying in the wind. It was alumnus who caught my attention. Suman by Flor Gordillo. Tofunmi Olayinka per- natural and graceful. It sparked so much curi- Silwal, a Nepali, lived in the International formed a very beautiful Yoruba medley and osity in me that at the end of the event, I went House from 1989 to 1992. One could see the Savannah Ervin gave a speech on the UN. In to interview Yimei Dong. Dong explained to positive energy exuding from his being. He conclusion, dance really is a very rich aspect me that the song was called “Falling Flower.” was the physical representation of how dance of culture and I was glad that I experienced She translated the lyrics for me- “Girls are cuts across borders and socio-economic dif- this cultural exchange at the International like flowers, cherish your girl when she ex- ferences. He would start clapping to cheer on House’s annual UN Day Tea. How to Improve your study habits Breanna Hill classmates in case you may have missed anything or vice versa. News Editor Everybody struggles with time management, and it can be one of the most frustrating pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your study- ing process. The first thing that will help organize your time a bit bet- Students of all ages have, at one time, been subject to procrastinat- ter is to invest in some sort of planner, or calendar. With a planner or ing when it comes to studying or doing homework assignments—this calendar students are able write down upcoming assignments, tests, often leads to all-nighters, consumption of energy drinks and coffee, and projects; check it every day. Marking off completed assignments and the process of cramming as much information into our brains as may even cause you to release a sigh of relief. possible. Definitely not a good idea. Improving your memory may seem like an impossible task, but by There are ways to improve study habits, which include, and aren’t following key steps the goal is easy to achieve. Face it, most of the limited to, bettering your process of note taking, managing your time information from certain classes are difficult for students to process, better and improving your memory. and understand. An easier way to remember this information is to When it comes to note taking many students forget to jot down summarize it in your own words, that way you’re able to comprehend small, yet key, details that end up showing up on the exam later on. it a bit easier. Organizing the information into separate categories is It is also suggested to write down all of the information given to you also a great way to simplify it in your stored memory. For example, by your teacher or instructor, no matter how sloppy and messy your group all of the vocabulary terms together or all of the discussion notes can get. Then when you have some free time later, rewrite your questions together. notes neatly on a new piece of paper, not only are the notes neat Combining all of the study tips will lead you to having an easier but also you’re also going over the information unknowingly as you time with even the toughest of classes. Try them out and make sure to rewrite them down. Another tip is to compare your notes with your give yourself a break when it’s well deserved.
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Artists pose for pictures at the press conference before the concert Wednesday.
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Sydney Sorrells/The Chanticleer Charlie Daniels prepares to perform onstage with Alabama
John Berry performs
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Storme Warren shares the stage with Cocky! The Chanticleer October 4, 2018 5 Legends in Jacksonville
Sydney Sorrells/The Chanticleer Josh Gilbert/The Chanticleer Jason Isbell and the 400 unit takes the stage Gordon Mote performs
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The Sweet Tea Trio Sing the National Anthem
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ABOVE: Home Free performs “Elvira” by the Oak Ridge Boys . RIGHT: Jamey Johnson, a former Marching Southerner, performed on Burgess-Snow once again. The Chanticleer October 4, 2018 6 Study Break
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In the year 2016 it was recorded that the site MySpace was still getting 50 million visitors a month. The Chanticleer October 4, 2018 7 Sports JSU FOOTBALL 2018 JSU Football Schedule Gamecocks pull out victory over Aug. 25 the Govenors on Homecoming North Carolina A&T Montgom- ery, Ala. 6 p.m. LOSS
Sept. 8 Mississippi Valley State 6 p.m. WIN
Sept. 22 *Tennes- see Tech 6 p.m. Sydney Sorrells / Chanticleer Sports Photographer WIN JSU quarterback ZionWebb looks to pass Saturday during game.
Sept. 29 Baylee Morris over the Govs. few weeks previous. The question of how the *Austin Sports Editor The 1st quarter started off The Governors and the Gamecocks will do after rocky with the Gamecocks gave a great two back to back bye weeks Peay With the question of Governors going up 9-0 performance and the is over and now all eyes are (Homecom- how the Gamecocks will on JSU, but the in second Gamecocks capped off a on the Gamecocks to see if ing) do playing back to back quarter the Gamecocks great homecoming with a they can keep their perfect 3 p.m. games I think we all go our would quickly score mak- great victory. 34 OVC win streak. In the ing it 12 to 14 at halftime. Now sitting at 2-0 in the coming weeks the Game- WIN answer. Homecoming 2018 The game would remain conference the Gamecocks cocks will look to extend against the Austin Peay tight until the Gamecocks will leave Burgess-Snow their win streak. Oct. 6 Governors was a hard broke away in the fourth and head out to Richmond, The Gamecocks will be *at Eastern fought and hard-won game. quarter. The Gamecocks KY where the will square back in action on Burgess- Kentucky With the Gamecocks pull- only suffered 24 yards of off with the Eastern Ken- Snow Field on October 13 penalties compared to a tucky Colonels. when they battle the East- 3 p.m. ing out a 48-32 victory
Oct. 13 JSU SOFTBALL *Eastern Illinois 3 p.m. Softball to host Tera Ross Oct. 20 *at South- Memorial Tournament Oct. 6 east The Jacksonville State softball Missouri team will host the 12th annual Tera Ross Memorial Tournament State on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Choccoloc- 1 p.m. co Park in Oxford, Ala. The Gamecocks will play four Oct. 27 games in the one-day tourna- *at Murray ment, taking on Marion Military State at 9 a.m., Southern Union at 10:45 a.m., Southern Wesleyan at 12:30 3 p.m. p.m. and Calhoun Community College at 2:15 p.m. A l l Nov. 3 of JSU's games will be played on *UT Martin Field 1. Admission to the 1 p.m. tournament is $5 for the entire day. The tournament is named in the Nov. 10 memory of former Jacksonville *at Tennes- State pitcher Tera Ross, a three- see State time letterwinner that was killed JSU Sportwire 2 p.m. in an automobile accident just be- fore her senior season. Nov. 17 As a junior in 2003, Ross led the team with a 1.17 earned run aver- at Ken- age, still the third-lowest in school nesaw history. State (Sun- She ranks in the top five in Trust Park) Jacksonville State's career record TBA books in four categories: strike- outs, innings, wins and games *-OVC started. The Gamecocks are set to play Game at 9 and 10:45 A.M., and then at All times 12:30, and 2:15 P.M. Central JSU Sportwire The Chanticleer October 4, 2018 8 Sports JSU VOLLEYBALL Gamecocks fall in OVC home opener to Tennessee State JP Wood Sports Writer
Josh Gilbert / ChanticleerSports Photographer The Jacksonville JSU spilts with Mississippi State in exhibition matchup State University vol- JSU BASEBALL leyball squad marched on through their OVC schedule, playing for Gamecocks split exhibition the first time in a month within friendly confines. doubleheader with Mississippi State In their OVC home JACKSONVILLE – innings, playing two back- ond for MSU, outfielder runs. With the score tied, opener, the Gamecocks Newly-dedicated Rudy to-back, five-inning exhibi- Nash Adams tied the game 7-7, Bulldogs’ head coach fell 3 sets to 1 against a Abbott Field at Jim Case tions on the new Astroturf at 2-2 with an RBI single Chris Lemonis went to Tennessee State squad Stadium was on full dis- field. Mississippi State took in the second. The score re- the bullpen and brought in who has yet to lose an play Sunday afternoon as the first matchup 3-0, while mained knotted at four until lefthander Josh Hatcher fol- OVC match. In just the the Gamecocks played host an exciting bottom of the freshman Isaiah Magwood lowing a third fifth-inning to Mississippi State for fifth saw the Gamecocks bounced a 2-RBI ground walk that loaded the bases second home loss on the two five-inning exhibition rally for an 8-7 victory. rule double over the fence yet again. Facing his first season, JSU fell in heart- games. Mississippi State started in left to push the JSU ad- batter, Hatcher let loose a breakingly close sets, An estimated 1,500 fans freshman TJ Ginn on the vantage to two. A wild pitch wild pitch that allowed JSU 23-25 in all three losses. entered through the left hill for game one. The for- from Mississippi State’s pinch runner Matthew Ki- Mackenzie Rombach field gate as they made mer first-round draft pick Denver McQuary in the sor to score the game-win- their way up onto the con- dealt four innings of score- same inning made it a 5-4 ning run from third. reached double-digit course from the parking lot less baseball, allowing just ballgame at the end of four. “Today’s goal was to go kills in the match, and at Pete Mathews Coliseum one hit to the Gamecocks, Jacksonville State fell out, compete and have fun,” reached 900 overall in to watch Jacksonville State and senior righthander Jar- into a bind in the top of Case said. “We’re thankful her career. Lena Kinder- take on the 2018 Men's Col- ed Liebelt worked around the fifth when the Bulldogs that a team like Mississippi mann and Kaylee Frear lege World Series contend- an HBP to earn the save. struck for five runs in the State came over here and also reached double- ers. Junior Devin Brown had fifth, taking a 7-5 lead in the helped us open our new sta- "Today was a beautiful JSU's lone hit – a single to final frame, but patience at dium. They didn’t have to digit kills, to go along day for our program and for left in the third. the plate and timely hitting do this; anyone will go play with Lexie Libs 45 as- our school," head coach Jim Despite being shut out in saw the Gamecocks through at Mississippi State. For sists. Sophomore Dani Case said. "For this many the first game, Jacksonville in the end. Evan Veal hus- Coach Lemonis to agree to Steele’s first start at- li people to come out for an State wasted little time get- tled out a dribbler to short to come here says a lot about bero resulted in a career exhibition game, and re- ting on the board to begin lead off the inning, and Car- him and his character.” ally to fill the stands early, the second. Sophomore son Crowe and Andrew Na- Jacksonville State opens high 15 digs, followed brought an excitement with Cole Fredrick singled in a ismith each worked walks. the 2019 slate Feb. 15 at by Kalie Milton and Ad- it. It showed what it can and run in the bottom of the first With the bases loaded home with a three-game se- die Halverson with 11 will be like here." inning to give JSU an early and no outs, freshman ries against North Alabama. and 10, respctively. The Gamecocks and 1-0 advantage. Brook Brannon laced a Saturday night was an Bulldogs squared off for 10 Following a two-run sec- single to left to plate two JSU Sportwire entirely different story. JSU jumped on winless JSU SOCCER Belmont to earn their first conference win in 2018, winning 3 sets to JSU suffers defeat from Murray State 1. Three Gamecocks, Lexie Libs, Addie Halv- Garrett Sanders had no answers to this Murray State at- Austin Peay and Murray State have erson and Kaylie Milton, Sports Writer tack. more experience than the Gamecocks. In the 54th minute, Murray State’s Mi- Don’t let these two games make you earned double-doubles. Up next for the Gamecocks after a day yah Watford was looking for a pass. think this JSU team isn’t excellent. Lena Kindermann led of rest would be against Murray State. Abby Jones for the Racers found her This is a very young team with mini- the way with kills with This is a team that had dominated the way open, and Watford passed the ball mal experience. It takes time to build a 16, and Dani Steele fol- to her. Jones then took a chance and strong foundation to have a successful OVC winning the conference the year lowed with 9. before and dominated so far this sea- shot the ball. The ball was shot perfect- team. son. ly, and it found its way into the back of While the Gamecocks may be young Jacksonville State (9- For the Gamecocks once again, they the net. This made it 2-0. and inexperienced, this is a team that 9, 2-3OVC) will play on couldn’t hold possession of the ball. Murray State showed no mercy. In the has shown signs of great potential. The the road at Tennessee- Murray State had the ball in the Game- 67th minute, the Racers had yet anoth- talent is there, and as time passes, you Martin on Friday. cock defensive side all game long. In er opportunity to increase their lead. will see improvement. This team has the first half, Murray State had 12 shots Abby Jones had the ball and passed it fought all year long and will continue compared to JSU’s two shots. With the to Elizabeth Tilton. Tilton seized the to do so. It is only a matter of time Racers shooting the ball in the Game- opportunity and struck a beauty to the when this team will be competing for cock defensive side, a goal was bound back of the net. This made it 3-0. an OVC Championship. to happen. In the 14th minute, Symone If you thought that Murray State would This Friday and Sunday will be the Cooper for the Racers found the back stop scoring and stall out, think again. next matchups for the Gamecocks. On of the net. This made it 1-0. The Racers were out to completely Friday JSU will be hosting Belmont, Fortunately for JSU, this would be dominate the Gamecocks. The shots and on Sunday JSU will be hosting the only scored goal of the first half. kept on coming, and in the 83rd min- Tennessee Martin. Both of these games Going into halftime being down 1-0, ute, the Racers had another opportu- will be in Jacksonville and admission the Gamecocks were confident they nity to score. is free. could fight and scratch their way back. Miyah Watford had the ball in the Belmont will be an exciting matchup. Despite having made halftime adjust- Gamecocks defensive side and found This is a team that has a decent amount ments, it would not get any better for an opportunity to score. Watford shot of good players and can produce a lot JSU. the ball and found her way into the of offense. Tennessee Martin will be Once again, the Racers were in the back of the net. This made it 4-0. That a very challenging matchup for the Gamecock defensive zone all second would be the final score for this match- Gamecocks. This is a team that is in half. To make things worse, the Racers up. firm control of winning the OVC this Josh Gilbert Sports Photographer had even more shots than they did in Despite JSU getting entirely outplayed year and has dominated in conference JSU fell ro TSU in their OVC the first half. Overall, the Gamecocks by both of these teams, there is hope, play. If you are looking for a fun day home opener.