| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | 43 | 33 | 76 |
| EKU | 46 | 43 | 89 |
Eastern Kentucky earns 89-76 win against North Florida
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — Leland Walker scored 29 points as Eastern Kentucky beat North Florida 89-76 on Saturday night.
Walker added five assists for the Colonels (11-9, 7-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Isaiah Cozart scored 18 points while shooting 8 of 8 from the field and 2 for 6 from the foul line, and added three blocks. Devontae Blanton was 5-of-12 shooting and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 17 points. The Colonels extended their winning streak to seven games.
Chaz Lanier led the way for the Ospreys (12-10, 5-2) with 19 points. Jaylen Smith added 19 points, four assists and two steals for North Florida. In addition, Dorian James finished with 13 points and two blocks. The Ospreys broke a five-game winning streak with the loss.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chase Vaden
- Nick Heater
- Daniel Clark
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 |
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