Jackson scores 41 to lift UTSA over Illinois St. 89-70

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jhivvan Jackson had a season-high 41 points as UTSA got past Illinois State 89-70 on Saturday.

Jackson made all 12 of his free throws.

Byron Frohnen had 10 points for UTSA (5-7).

UTSA totaled 53 points in the first half, a season best for the team.

Keith Fisher III scored a season-high 20 points for the Redbirds (5-7). Zach Copeland added 16 points. Antonio Reeves had 12 points.

UTSA plays Our Lady of the Lake at home next Saturday. Illinois State plays Northern Iowa at home next Tuesday.