2016JSUEKUM

Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 21, 2016

Jacksonville State University coach James Green started the following lineup:  6-4 Fr. Jared Hamilton, 6-3 Sr. JaQuail Townser, 6-6 Fr. Christian Cunningham, 6-2 So. Malcolm Drumwright, and 6-2 Jr. Greg Tucker.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins, 6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-1 So. Paul Jackson, and 6-2 Jr. Isaac McGlone.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated Jacksonville State University by a score of 91-88.  The score was tied five times and there were 16 lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 50% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 28 of 37 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Jacksonville State University turnovers.  Jacksonville State University shot 50% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Javontae Hawkins led Eastern Kentucky University with 21 points including eight of 11 free throws and 10 rebounds.  Nick Mayo added 18 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jarelle Reischel recorded 16 points including eight of 11 free throws, six rebounds, and three assists.  6-4 Jr. Jaylen Babb-Harrison chipped in with 11 points.  Paul Jackson added 10 points and nine assists.

6-7 Sr. Jeremy Watson led Jacksonville State University with 26 points including three three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and three steals.  Watson was 11 of 12 from the field including three of four from beyond the arc and one of three free throws.  Malcolm Drumwright added 19 points and five assists.  6-6 Fr. Andre Statam added 10 points including two three point baskets. 

Jacksonville State University,37,51,88

Eastern Kentucky University,42,49,91

Jacksonville State University (88) – Hamilton 9, Townser 6, Cunningham 2, Drumwright 19, Tucker 9, Watson 26, Statam 10, Durham 7.

Eastern Kentucky University (91) – Reischel 16, Hawkins 21, Mayo 18, Jackson 10, McGlone 9, Babb-Harrison 11, Pratt Jr. 6.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.