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Emerald Coast Classic - Recap - Jacksonville State Defeats Chicago State 71-62
Jacksonville State grabbed a 71-62 win over Chicago State on Friday, behind a 22-point effort from Derek St. Hilaire at The Arena at NW Florida St.
Jacksonville State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -20.0-point spread.
Jacksonville State got 14 points from De'Torrion Ware and another 13 points from Jacara Cross. Marek Welsch contributed 5 assists, while De'Torrion Ware cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Chicago State got a 18-point performance from Andrew Lewis, who was supported by 13 points from Xavier Johnson. Andrew Lewis had 4 assists in a losing cause for Chicago State, while Solomon Hunt grabbed 11 rebounds.
Jacksonville State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.
Next game, Jacksonville State takes its act on the road to face George Mason looking for another win. For Chicago State, they head on the road to face Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.