JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) -Nick Murphy didn't miss a shot on his way to 23 points and 10 rebounds and Jacksonville State opened Ohio Valley Conference play with an 83-72 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday.
Murphy, who entered the game averaging 12 points, was 6-for-6 from the field, including a 3-pointer, and 10-for-10 from the free throw line to help the Gamecocks (3-4) snap a three-game losing streak.
Behind Murphy and Trenton Marshall, who scored 25 points, Jacksonville State shot 63.6 percent from the field (14-for-22) in the second half and 54.3 percent (25-for-46) in the game.
Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech (3-6) started the second half tied at 35, but the Gamecocks opened with a 10-2 run for a 45-37 lead.
The Gamecocks led 67-54 on Dominique Shellman's 3-pointer with 5:59 remaining.
Kevin Murphy and Elijah Muhammad each scored 13 points to lead Tennessee Tech.
