Stallworth scores 26, grabs 11 rebounds as Morehead State defeats Jacksonville State 94-75

Morehead State defeats Jacksonville State 94-75

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Maze Stallworth scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Morehead State defeat Jacksonville State 94-75 on Thursday night.

The Eagles (16-7, 10-2 Ohio Valley Conference), averaging six 3-pointers a game, made a season-high 13 of 27 (48.1 percent) against the Gamecocks (10-12, 5-7).

Morehead State held a 25-7 rebounding advantage in the first half, building a 52-36 halftime lead.

The Eagles outrebounded Jacksonville State 41-20 in the game, which helped lead to 19 more shots than the Gamecocks.

Demonte Harper scored 18 points and Kenneth Faried had his 17th double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, before fouling out with 11:16 remaining.

Nick Murphy scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Gamecocks, who shot 55.8 percent from the field (24 of 43). Jeremy Bynum added 15 points and Dominique Shellman 14 for Jacksonville State.

(This version CORRECTS APNewsNow. Morehead State 94, Jacksonville State 75. corrects Morehead State record)