McNeal leads Jam past Idaho, 107-87
By THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Guard Jerel McNeal scored 18 points, and had six rebounds and three steals to lead the Bakersfield Jam to a 107-87 victory Thursday over the Idaho Stampede at the Dignity Health Event Center.
Forwards Renaldo Major and Isma'il Muhammad added 15 points apiece and guard Stephen Dennis and forward James Nunnelly scored 13 apiece for the Jam.
Bakersfield (8-4) took a 52-41 halftime lead and then pulled away by outscoring Idaho 33-21 in the third period.
Guard Coby Karl scored 8 points to lead Idaho (1-9).






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