Eastern Kentucky knocks off Georgia State 62-61
ATLANTA -- — Cooper Robb hit nothing but net from beyond half court and his lone 3-pointer of the night at the buzzer carried Eastern Kentucky past Georgia State 62-61 on Friday night.
Dwon Odom, who scored 16 points for the Panthers, missed the first of a 1-and-1 at the foul line, the 6-foot-1 Robb grabbed the rebound and dribbled in inside the half-court line before burying his running 3.
The Panthers (2-2) led 43-28 at halftime. Devontae Blanton scored 18 points for Eastern Kentucky (2-2).
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Eastern Kentucky squares off against UNC Asheville while Georgia State hosts Texas A&M-Commerce.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Art Vaulk
- James Ford
- Jason Deering
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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