Big second half propels Jets to win at Murray State

KeJuan Payne
KeJuan Payne

TISHOMINGO, Okla. -- NOC Enid erased a 39-33 halftime deficit scoring 50 second half points in an 82-72 win at Murray State Monday night.

The win improved the Jets (15-9) to 4-6 in league play.  Murray State (16-7) fell to 5-4.

KeJaun Payne led the Jets with 22 points while Gavin Barnard added 16.  Darian Grant had 11 while Oryne Stewart added 10.  Gavin Barnard also added 12 rebounds for the Jets, Payne added five assists.

The Jets shot 51% from the floor and 55% from 3-point range.

"Murray came out and hit five of their first six three pointers," said coach Chris Gerber.  "But I felt like our team didn't get rattled and stayed true to the gameplan.  We wanted to get points at the rim and force them into tough shots then get physical rebounds. So proud of our mature and growth to go on the road against a good team and come home with a win. One day at a time with every conference game being a battle day in and out."

What's Next:  The Jets are at NEO Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. against the Norse.

Jets 82, Murray 72

                      1     2--Total

Jets               32   50-- 82

Murray          39   33-- 72

Jets--K. Payne 22, Gav. Barnard 16, D. Grant 11, O. Stewart 10, D. Yearby 8, Gra. Barnard 8, F. Mucharbach 5, R. Shore 2.