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Recap - Dixie State Defeats Jacksonville State 81-79
Tanner Christensen went off for 26 points and added 9 rebounds leading Dixie State over Jacksonville State, 81-79, on Saturday at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Dixie State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Dixie State got 16 points from Aric Demings and another 15 points from Beon Riley. Beon Riley contributed 5 assists, while Tanner Christensen cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Jacksonville State got a 23-point performance from KyKy Tandy, who was supported by 18 points from Quincy Clark. Caleb Johnson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Jacksonville State, while Caleb Johnson grabbed 6 rebounds.
Dixie State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Dixie State had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Dixie State heads into a battle against Youngstown State. Jacksonville State, meanwhile, will have their next action against West Virginia.