North Alabama Lions @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 38 | 80 | |
EKU | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Turner Buttry scores 19, Eastern Kentucky takes down North Alabama 88-80
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — Turner Buttry had 19 points in Eastern Kentucky's 88-80 win over North Alabama on Thursday.
Buttry had five assists for the Colonels (5-11, 1-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Juan Cranford Jr. shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 17 points. Austin Ball went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
The Lions (5-9, 0-3) were led in scoring by Canin Jefferson, who finished with 24 points and five assists. Donte Bacchus added 19 points for North Alabama. Braylon Patton also had 13 points.
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Game Information
Richmond, KY
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Michael Wallace
Referee:Kyle Stewart
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| West Georgia | 3-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Queens University | 3-0 | - | 8-8 |
| Lipscomb | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Stetson | 2-1 | 1 | 6-10 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Bellarmine | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 1-2 | 2 | 5-11 |
| North Alabama | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Jacksonville | 0-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| North Florida | 0-3 | 3 | 2-14 |
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