Horchler leads North Florida past North Alabama 82-73
FLORENCE, Ala. -- Noah Horchler had a career-high 32 points as North Florida defeated North Alabama 82-73 on Saturday.
Ivan Gandia-Rosa had 16 points, six rebounds and six assists for North Florida (10-16, 4-7 Atlantic Sun Conference), which ended its six-game losing streak. Ezekiel Balogun added 15 points and three blocks. Garrett Sams had seven rebounds for the visitors.
The Ospreys swatted a season-high 11 blocks.
Kendarius Smith scored a season-high 24 points for the Lions (8-18, 5-6), who have lost four games in a row. Kendall Stafford scored a season-high 20 points and had 13 rebounds. He also had eight turnovers but no assists. Christian Agnew had 13 points.
The Ospreys improved to 2-0 against the Lions for the season. North Florida defeated North Alabama 96-67 on Jan. 5.
North Florida plays Kennesaw State at home on Wednesday. North Alabama takes on Liberty at home next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Freddie Williams
- Chris Ford
- Erroll Lewis
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |