JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dontarius James had a career-high 21 points as Jacksonville defeated Southern Mississippi 66-51 on Saturday.

Bryce Workman had 11 points and seven rebounds for Jacksonville (2-0). Diante Wood added 11 points. Tyreese Davis had 10 points.

Tae Hardy had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles (0-1) in their season opener. Justin Johnson added 10 points. Tyler Stevenson had eight rebounds.