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Ohio Valley Tournament - Jacksonville State Downs Murray State 68-65 - Match Report
Darian Adams scored 22 points leading Jacksonville State to a 68-65 victory over Murray State at Ford Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Jacksonville State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Kayne Henry had 14 points for Jacksonville State and Brandon Huffman chipped in with 10 points. Jalen Finch had 4 assists for them, while Brandon Huffman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Murray State got 24 points from Tevin Brown in a losing cause and another 23 points from KJ Williams. Justice Hill contributed 3 assists for them, while KJ Williams had 9 rebounds.
Jacksonville State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Murray State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.