7-9, 0-3 Conference
74
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | 33 | 41 | 74 |
| EKU | 34 | 45 | 79 |
8-8, 2-1 Conference
79
Kimble scores 26 as Eastern Kentucky knocks off North Florida 79-74
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — George Kimble III scored 26 points as Eastern Kentucky beat North Florida 79-74 on Thursday night.
Kimble also had five assists for the Colonels (8-8, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Devontae Blanton scored 16 points and added eight rebounds. Turner Buttry shot 3 for 6 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
Jaylen Smith led the Ospreys (7-9, 0-3) in scoring, finishing with 16 points and five assists. Jasai Miles added 14 points and six rebounds for North Florida. Kamrin Oriol also had 10 points.
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Game Information
Baptist Health Arena
7:00 PM, January 9, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Richmond, KY
Attendance: 1,706
- Referees:
- Austin Jones
- Eric Lowe
- James Curran
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Lipscomb | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| North Alabama | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville | 2-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Stetson | 2-1 | 1 | 4-12 |
| Austin Peay | 1-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-2 | 2 | 5-11 |
| West Georgia | 1-2 | 2 | 3-13 |
| North Florida | 0-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Bellarmine | 0-3 | 3 | 3-13 |
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