Jacksonville women rout West Georgia 82-61 in ASUN rematch, led by Tatum Brown’s double-double

Jacksonville controls rematch from the opening quarter

Jacksonville’s women’s basketball team turned a January setback into a decisive February result, defeating West Georgia 82-61 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Swisher Gymnasium. The win evened the season series after Jacksonville previously fell to the Wolves on Jan. 10, and it kept the Dolphins level with West Georgia in the ASUN standings at 7-4 in conference play.

The tone was set early. West Georgia held a brief 4-2 advantage before Jacksonville answered with a 10-point run and held the Wolves to six points in the first quarter. Jacksonville led 18-6 after one and carried a 42-25 margin into halftime, creating a cushion that held through the final two periods.

Freshmen drive production as Jacksonville wins multiple statistical categories

Freshman forward Tatum Brown produced her second career double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and she matched a season high with six steals. Jacksonville also received 16 points and nine rebounds from graduate guard Priscilla Williams, including seven points and six rebounds in the fourth quarter. The Dolphins placed four players in double figures, with Aniah Smith and Carmaya Bowman also reaching that mark.

Beyond individual scoring, Jacksonville’s advantage showed across the box score:

• Rebounding: Jacksonville 41, West Georgia 33 (including a 14-8 edge on offensive boards)
• Shooting: Jacksonville 45.2% from the field to West Georgia’s 35.8%
• Three-point shooting: Jacksonville 40.0% to West Georgia’s 16.0%
• Defensive activity: Jacksonville 13 steals, extending a streak of four straight games with double-digit steals

Third quarter holds steady; fourth quarter closes out comfortably

West Georgia’s most competitive stretch came in the third quarter, which Jacksonville won 22-21. The Dolphins entered the final period ahead 64-46 and maintained pace down the stretch, keeping the margin in double digits as the game moved into its closing minutes.

Head coach Special Jennings emphasized defensive intensity as the team’s priority after the rematch win and described the Dolphins’ performance as closer to their identity than the earlier meeting.

What the result means and what comes next

The victory moved Jacksonville to 15-7 overall and marked a milestone for the program, surpassing last season’s win total. Jacksonville is scheduled to return to the road Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, for a 2 p.m. game at Florida Gulf Coast, continuing a critical stretch of conference play as the calendar turns toward late February.