Eastern Kentucky Colonels @ North Florida Ospreys
Blanton scores 24 as Eastern Kentucky defeats North Florida 86-81
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- — Devontae Blanton's 24 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat North Florida 86-81 on Wednesday night to close the regular season.
Blanton shot 11 of 20 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line for the Colonels (18-13, 12-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Montavious Myrick scored 15 points while going 5 of 7 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points, while adding five steals.
The Ospreys (15-16, 8-10) were led by Josh Harris, who posted 19 points and 10 rebounds. Jasai Miles added 18 points and Liam Murphy had 14 points.
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Game Information
Jacksonville, FL
Referee:Jon Broska
Referee:Nelson Santiago
Referee:Adam James
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University | 6-0 | - | 11-8 |
| Austin Peay | 5-1 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-2 | 2 | 9-10 |
| West Georgia | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 2-4 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Jacksonville | 2-4 | 4 | 7-12 |
| North Alabama | 1-5 | 5 | 6-11 |
| Bellarmine | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| North Florida | 1-5 | 5 | 3-16 |
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