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Recap - Jacksonville State Defeats East Carolina 86-78
Jao Ituka scored 18 points leading Jacksonville State to a 86-78 victory over East Carolina at Ocean Center on Thursday.
Jacksonville State got 16 points from Jaron Pierre Jr. and another 15 points from Michael Houge. Jaron Pierre Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Michael Houge cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
East Carolina got a 20-point performance from C.J. Walker, who was supported by 18 points from RJ Felton. Cam Hayes had 4 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while C.J. Walker grabbed 7 rebounds.
Jacksonville State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Jacksonville State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-29.
Jacksonville State heads into a battle against Columbia International. East Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina A&T.