| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 36 | 40 | 76 |
| EKU | 34 | 31 | 65 |
Jacksonville State beats Eastern Kentucky 76-65
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — Jalen Gibbs scored 21 points to lead Jacksonville State to a 76-65 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night for its fifth straight win.
Gibbs made 6 of 9 from the floor with five 3-pointers. Brandon Huffman had 10 points and 13 rebounds for Jacksonville State (10-6, 3-0 ASUN). Maros Zeliznak and Demaree King added 11 points apiece.
Braxton Beverly scored 18 points for Eastern Kentucky (8-10, 0-4). Russhard Cruickshank added 10 points.
Jacksonville State plays at Central Arkansas on Tuesday. Eastern Kentucky will look to end a four-game skid, hosting Lipscomb on Tuesday.
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2021-22 ASUN Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 12-4 | - | 22-11 |
| Jacksonville | 11-5 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 10-6 | 2 | 22-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 7-9 | 5 | 13-18 |
| North Florida | 7-9 | 5 | 11-20 |
| Stetson | 5-11 | 7 | 11-19 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Jacksonville State | 13-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Bellarmine | 11-5 | 2 | 20-13 |
| Central Arkansas | 7-9 | 6 | 11-20 |
| Lipscomb | 6-10 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 5-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| North Alabama | 2-14 | 11 | 9-21 |