Ortiz lifts North Alabama over E. Kentucky 76-75
FLORENCE, Ala. -- — Daniel Ortiz had 20 points as North Alabama edged past Eastern Kentucky 76-75 on Tuesday night.
Damian Forrest had 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for North Alabama (8-8, 1-2 Atlantic Sun Conference), which broke its four-game losing streak. C.J. Brim added six rebounds.
Jomaru Brown and Russhard Cruickshank each scored 14 points for the Colonels (8-9, 0-3). Curt Lewis scored 12.
Jannson Williams was held to six points. The Colonels' leading scorer heading into the matchup at 12 points per game, he failed to make a shot from 3-point range (0 of 6).
Devontae Blanton, who was second on the Colonels in scoring entering the matchup with 11 points per game, finished 1 for 5 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- K.B. Burdett
- R.B. Clyburn
- Matt Jarman
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 |