Dontrell Yearby scored 21 points in an 84-80 loss to Eastern Thursday night at the Mabee Center.
Oryne Stewart added 18 while KeJaun Payne had 13 and Darian Grant 11.
The Jets led throughout and had a 79-78 lead with 1:52 left before Eastern went on an 6-1 run to close the game.
Gavin Barnard and Riley Shore had eight rebounds each while Yearby and Barnard had five assists each. The Jets made 17 3-pointers against the Mountaineers.
The Jets (14-9) fell to 3-6 in league while Eastern (15-6) improved to 4-3 in conference.
Next Up: The Jets are at Murray State Monday night at 7:30 p.m.. Feb. 9
Eastern 84, Jets 80
1 2--Total
Eastern 35 49-- 84
Jets 40 40-- 80
Jets--D. Yearby 21, O. Stewart 18, K. Payne 13, D. Grant 11, Gav. Barnard 5, Gra. Barnard 5, Gar. Barnard 3, F. Mucharbach 2, R. Shore 2.
