| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 28 | 42 | 19 | 89 |
| CARK | 30 | 40 | 13 | 83 |
Kimble scores 33, Eastern Kentucky defeats Central Arkansas 89-83 in 2OT
CONWAY, Ark. -- — George Kimble III's 33 points led Eastern Kentucky over Central Arkansas 89-83 in double overtime on Thursday night.
Kimble also added nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals for the Colonels (7-7, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Devontae Blanton scored 16 points while going 7 of 22 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds and eight assists. Jackson Holt shot 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Ben Fox hit two free throws with 1.7 seconds left in the first overtime to make it 79-all.
The Bears (4-10, 0-1) were led in scoring by freshman Layne Taylor, who finished with 27 points and 10 assists. Diogo Seixas added 13 points and nine rebounds for Central Arkansas. Elias Cato had 13 points and two blocks.
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2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 1-0 | - | 9-5 |
| North Alabama | 1-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Queens University | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 1-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Austin Peay | 1-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-0 | - | 6-8 |
| North Florida | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Jacksonville | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
| Bellarmine | 0-1 | 1 | 3-11 |
| Stetson | 0-1 | 1 | 2-12 |
| West Georgia | 0-1 | 1 | 2-12 |
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