Austin Peay Holds Off Jacksonville for Road Win

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Rashaud Marshall scored 26 points to lead Austin Peay to a 65-61 victory over Jacksonville in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Governors built a 33-28 halftime lead and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. The Dolphins cut the deficit to two points late, but Austin Peay secured the win at the free-throw line.

Hayden Wood led Jacksonville with 22 points. Austin Peay improved to 21-6 overall, while Jacksonville fell to 10-19.

Austin Peay shot 42.1% from the field but just 18.8% from three-point range. The Governors scored 40 points in the paint and committed only four turnovers. Jacksonville shot 38.9% from the field.