2019EKUJSUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Men)

Pete Mathews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

February 23, 2019

Eastern Kentucky University coach A.W. Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-8 Fr. Tre King, 6-4 Fr. Houston King, 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown.  Jacksonville State University coach Ray Harper countered with 6-7 Sr. Jason Burnell, 6-3 Sr. Marlon Hunter, 6-7 Sr. Christian Cunningham, 6-1 Jr. Ty Hudson, and 6-3 Sr. Jamall Gregory.

Jacksonville State University defeated Eastern Kentucky University 104-101 in double overtime.  The score was tied 17 times and there were 18 lead changes in the game.  Jacksonville State shot 54.1% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  They connected on 18 of 27 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 48.1% from the field including 12 of 34 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 38 rebounds, and scored 21 points off Jacksonville State turnovers.

Jamall Gregory led Jacksonville State with 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Jason Burnell added 20 points and nine rebounds.  Christian Cunningham recorded 17 points and 14 rebounds.  Marlon Hunter added 15 points and five rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Detrick Mostella added 13 points and four rebounds.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky University with 32 points including three three point baskets, 14 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Dujuanta Weaver added 17 points including five three point baskets.  Jomaru Brown recorded 12 points and two steals.  6-5 So. Peyton Broughton also recorded 12 points including two three point baskets.  Houston King chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets

Eastern Kentucky University,41,41,10,9,101

Jacksonville State University,45,37,10,12,104

Eastern Kentucky University (101) – T. King 8, H. King 10, Mayo 32, Weaver 17, Brown 12, Oakley 4, Broughton 12, Robinson 6.

Jacksonville State University (104) – Burnell 20, Hunter 15, Cunningham 17, Hudson 9, Gregory 21, Mostella 13, Dunlap 5, Cross 4.

A special thanks to the Jacksonville State University Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.