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Eastern Kentucky Downs Jacksonville State 69-66 - Match Report
Eastern Kentucky got 16 points from Tre King as they ran past Jacksonville State 69-66 on Thursday at McBrayer Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of Eastern Kentucky, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Eastern Kentucky got 15 points from Wendell Green Jr. and another 13 points from Curt Lewis. Wendell Green Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Tre King cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Jacksonville State got 16 points from Brandon Huffman in a losing cause and another 14 points from Juwan Perdue. Jalen Finch contributed 3 assists for them, while Brandon Huffman had 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Jacksonville State had a 56-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Eastern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee Tech. Jacksonville State will aim to get back on the winning track at Morehead State.