King leads Jacksonville State to 70-53 win over Austin Peay

Published Jan. 28, 2023 8:24 p.m. ET

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Demaree King scored 15 points as Jacksonville State beat Austin Peay 70-53 on Saturday.

King made three 3-pointers and 6 of 8 free throws for the Gamecocks (10-13, 3-7 Atlantic Sun Conference). Maros Zeliznak scored 12 points and snagged five rebounds, while Marcellus Brigham Jr. scored 10.

Sean Durugordon had 13 points and seven rebounds to lead the Governors (8-15, 2-8), who have lost six straight. Guy Fauntleroy added 12 points and five steals. Cameron Copeland scored 11.

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These two teams both play Thursday. Jacksonville State visits Eastern Kentucky while Austin Peay hosts Liberty.

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