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Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Final: 70-62 - Recap
Jacksonville State earned a 70-62 victory over Sam Houston State on Saturday, getting 20 points from Jaron Pierre Jr. at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Jacksonville State got 19 points from Quel'Ron House and another 10 points from Michael Houge. Marcellus Brigham Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Michael Houge cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Sam Houston State got 20 points from Josiah Hammons in a losing cause and another 13 points from Cameron Huefner. Marcus Boykin contributed 4 assists for them, while Kalifa Sakho had 8 rebounds.
Jacksonville State trailed at halftime, 32-27.
Jacksonville State had a 33-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Jacksonville State heads into a battle against UTEP. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Middle Tennessee.