| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 14 | 44 | 58 |
| JVST | 32 | 44 | 76 |
Jacksonville State rolls in OVC opener, beats EKU 76-58
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Marlon Hunter scored 20 points, Norbertas Giga had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Jacksonville State beat Eastern Kentucky 76-58 on Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener.
Hunter was 8 of 14 from the field and Giga was 4-of-9 shooting. Jason Burnell added 11 points for Jacksonville State (10-4), which has won three of its last four games.
Zach Charles led Eastern Kentucky (6-8) with 13 points. DeAndre Dishman and Nick Mayo added 11 points apiece.
Jacksonville State opened the game on a 17-2 run and built a 32-14 halftime advantage. Hunter scored nine points and Giga added eight while Eastern Kentucky shot 18 percent from the floor and missed all 11 of its 3-point attempts in the first half. The Gamecocks stretched their lead to 25 points with 10 minutes left.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Gattis
- Brian Crocker
- Tommy Morrissey
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
| Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
| Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
| North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
| North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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