Jacksonville beat Eastern Kentucky 81–76 at home on Jan 24, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 31 | 8 | 76 | |
| 33 | 35 | 13 | 81 |
| EKU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montavious Myrick | 42 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 5-14 | 0-0 |
| Juan Cranford Jr. | 36 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 1-5 |
| Turner Buttry | 27 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Jayden Harris | 25 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-3 |
| Yvens Paul | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| MJ Williams | 33 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4-10 | 1-5 |
| Jalen Cooper | 22 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Austin Ball | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Asa White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jackson Holt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 76 | 27 | 10 | 25-52 | 6-17 |
| JAX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Sterck | 39 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 5-7 | 0-2 |
| Hayden Wood | 32 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1-7 | 1-6 |
| Jason Thirdkill Jr. | 30 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Jaylen Jones | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Charles Caporaso | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Chris Lockett Jr. | 33 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 10-13 | 2-2 |
| Donovan Rivers | 28 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 6-10 | 0-0 |
| Allen Udemadu | 21 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Chris Arias | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jaylen Jordon | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 25 | 8 | 27-52 | 4-14 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
EKU offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · JAX defense in 0
JAX offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · EKU defense in 0
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montavious Myrick | 30.2 | 10.3 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Turner Buttry | 29.4 | 11.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Juan Cranford Jr. | 26.5 | 14.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Austin Ball | 24.1 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 0.9 |
| Yvens Paul | 23.1 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 0.7 |
| Jackson Holt | 22.5 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Jalen Cooper | 21.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 1.3 |
| MJ Williams | 18.9 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Sterck | 28.3 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Jaylen Jones | 27.1 | 9.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Hayden Wood | 24.5 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 1.1 |
| Chris Lockett Jr. | 23.7 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Chris Arias | 21.4 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| Jason Thirdkill Jr. | 20.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Donovan Rivers | 20.1 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Enrico Borio | 12.0 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
47% of EKU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
50% of JAX's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | JAX+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | JAX+11 | +11 | ||
| Feb 24, 2025 | JAX+4 | +4 | ||
| Jan 11, 2025 | JAX+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | JAX+2 | +2 | ||
| Jan 25, 2024 | EKU+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2023 | EKU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2022 | JAX+13 | +13 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.