Recap - Murray State Defeats Jacksonville State 60-59
Recap - Murray State Defeats Jacksonville State 60-59
Murray State grabbed a 60-59 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Isaiah Canaan at Regional Special Events Center.
Murray State did not, however, defeat Jacksonville State against the spread, which closed at 15.5 at most sportsbooks.
Murray State got 13 points from Isacc Miles and another 8 points from Edward Daniel. B.J. Jenkins contributed 4 assists, while Edward Daniel cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Jacksonville State got 16 points from Brian Williams in a losing cause and another 12 points from Stephen Hall. Jeremy Bynum contributed 3 assists for them, while Nick Murphy had 11 rebounds.
Murray State trailed at halftime, 34-29.
Jacksonville State had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

