ncaab Game Recap
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Wrap - Jacksonville State Wins 80-71
Jacksonville State grabbed a 80-71 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Jacara Cross at McBrayer Arena.
Jacksonville State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Jacksonville State got 14 points from Kayne Henry and another 14 points from De'Torrion Ware. Derrick Cook contributed 6 assists, while Derrick Cook cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky got 18 points from Jomaru Brown in a losing cause and another 10 points from Ty Taylor. Jomaru Brown contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Moreno had 7 rebounds.
Jacksonville State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Jacksonville State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Next game, Jacksonville State takes its act home to face Murray State looking for another win. For Eastern Kentucky, they head home to face Eastern Illinois.