McCallum helps Jacksonville hold off North Alabama, 85-83
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Destin Barnes had 21 points and DeAnthony McCallum hit 3 of 4 from the free throw line in the final nine seconds as Jacksonville held on to beat North Alabama 85-83 on Saturday night.
David Bell had 14 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks for Jacksonville (11-13, 4-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Diante Wood added 12 points and six rebounds. McCallum finished with 11 points.
North Alabama totaled a season-high 52 second-half points.
Jamari Blackmon scored a career-high 27 points for the Lions (10-12, 5-4). Christian Agnew added 22 points. Emanuel Littles had 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The Dolphins leveled the season series against the Lions with the win. North Alabama defeated Jacksonville 62-57 on Jan. 2.
Jacksonville plays Liberty at home on Thursday. North Alabama takes on Lipscomb at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jon Broska
- Archibald Whaley
- Mark Pillen
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 |