| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| JVST | 36 | 36 | 72 |
Cross, Henry lead Jacksonville State past UT Martin 72-58
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacara Cross had 20 points and Kayne Henry scored 18 as Jacksonville State topped UT Martin 72-58 on Saturday.
The Gamecocks (12-17, 7-9 Ohio Valley Conference) led by 11 points at halftime and maintained at least a nine-point advantage throughout the second half.
Quintin Dove had 26 points for UT Martin (8-19, 4-12). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. added 20 points and six rebounds for the Skyhawks.
The Gamecocks improve to 2-0 against the Skyhawks for the season. Jacksonville State defeated UT Martin 75-61 on Feb. 8.
Jacksonville State plays at Tennessee State on Thursday. UT Martin plays at home against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Thursday.
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2020-2021 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 18-1 | - | 24-2 |
| Morehead State | 16-3 | 2 | 19-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 14-5 | 4 | 20-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 5.5 | 16-8 |
| Austin Peay | 10-9 | 8 | 14-11 |
| Murray State | 10-9 | 8 | 13-11 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-11 | 10 | 10-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-11 | 10.5 | 9-15 |
| Eastern Illinois | 6-13 | 12 | 9-17 |
| UT Martin | 5-14 | 13 | 7-16 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-15 | 14 | 4-22 |
| Tennessee State | 3-16 | 15 | 4-18 |