Marauders defeat Albany State, 86-69

 
WILBERFORCE, Ohio – The Central State Marauders erupted for 58 first half points and went on to beat Albany State, 86-69, on Thursday night.

 
With the win, CSU improves to 3-5 on the season with a 3-2 record in the SIAC. Albany State drops to 2-9 overall and 2-3 in the conference.

 
CSU's Willie Jackson and Kevin Moore stood out for the Marauders early on. Jackson was a perfect six-for-six from the field in the first half on his way to 15 points. Moore made seven of 10 shots in the opening half and scored 18 points as CSU took a 58-34 lead into intermission.

 
CSU led by as many as 32 in the second half. ASU narrowed the gap late with a 15-0 run but the Marauders were able to coast to the 17 point win.

 
As a team, CSU finished the game shooting 53.2% (33-62) while outrebounding ASU, 46-28.


Moore led all players with a season-high 27 points along with nine rebounds. Jackson finished with 17 points and five rebounds. Marcus Scott V added 11 points and three assists. Steven Key II chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds.

 
ASU's Jaleel Simmons led the team with 14 points.

 
CSU returns to the floor on Saturday against Fort Valley State.
 


 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

 
CSU's 58 first half points is the most the team has score in a single half since February of 2018 (58 v. Miles).

 
CSU's 46 rebounds on Thursday set a new season-high.

 
CSU's 53.2% performance from the field is a season-best.

 
Thursday's win snaps a three-game losing streak for CSU.


The Marauders never trailed at any point in Thursday's game.