Bell and McCray score 19 to lead Jacksonville past West Georgia 79-62

CARROLLTON, Ga. — Zach Bell and Robert McCray both had 19 points to help Jacksonville defeat West Georgia 79-62 on Thursday night.

Bell shot 7 for 14, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Dolphins (12-7, 6-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). McCray contributed seven assists. Stephon Payne III shot 4 of 8 from the field and 6 of 10 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds. It was the sixth win in a row for the Dolphins.

The Wolves (3-17, 1-6) were led by Tamaury Releford, who posted 18 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Shelton Williams-Dryden added 14 points and three steals for West Georgia. Kyric Davis had 13 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.

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Both teams play on Saturday. Jacksonville visits Queens and West Georgia hosts North Florida.

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