Blackmon's 20 lead Stetson over Central Michigan 71-61 in the Sunshine Slam
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Jalen Blackmon's 20 points helped Stetson defeat Central Michigan 71-61 on Tuesday in the Sunshine Slam.
Blackmon shot 7 for 13 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Hatters (3-2). Stephan D. Swenson added 18 points while shooting 6 for 14 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. Alec Oglesby was 5 of 11 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds.
Brian Taylor led the way for the Chippewas (2-4) with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Markus Harding added 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Central Michigan. Cayden Vasko also had seven points and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Deneen
- David Powell
- Connor Mooney
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Central Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-2 | - | 13-10 |
| North Alabama | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Lipscomb | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Queens University | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Jacksonville | 7-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| North Florida | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Stetson | 5-5 | 3 | 7-16 |
| Austin Peay | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-8 | 6 | 6-17 |
| West Georgia | 2-8 | 6 | 4-19 |
| Bellarmine | 0-10 | 8 | 3-20 |
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