Sams, Escobar lead North Florida past North Alabama 81-65
FLORENCE, Ala. -- Garrett Sams led a balanced attack with 18 points and North Florida topped North Alabama 81-65 on Saturday.
JT Escobar added 17 points, Wajid Aminu scored 16 and Carter Hendricksen had 15 for the Ospreys (9-8, 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Sams hit 4 of 6 3-pointers, Escobar hit 4 of 5 3s, Aminu had five blocks and Hendricksen grabbed 13 rebounds.
North Florida was 13 of 28 behind the arc and shot 49% overall.
Christian Agnew had 17 points and seven rebounds for the Lions (6-9, 1-1), who were 4 of 12 from distance.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Freddie Williams
- Matt Jarman
- Chris Chumley
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 |