| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 28 | 46 | 74 |
| BELL | 37 | 43 | 80 |
Smith scores 23 in Bellarmine's 80-74 victory against Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Bellarmine Knights: Game Highlights
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Bellarmine Knights: Game Highlights
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- — Billy Smith's 23 points helped Bellarmine defeat Eastern Kentucky 80-74 on Thursday night.
Smith also contributed six rebounds for the Knights (5-24, 2-14 Atlantic Sun Conference). Myles Watkins scored 19 points and added five rebounds. Tyler Doyle shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding five rebounds and seven assists.
Turner Buttry finished with 22 points for the Colonels (17-12, 11-5). Mayar Wol added 15 points for Eastern Kentucky. Jackson Holt also had 12 points and two steals. The loss broke the Colonels' eight-game winning streak.
Both teams next play Monday. Bellarmine visits Stetson and Eastern Kentucky goes on the road to play Jacksonville.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chad Barlow
- Blake Harris
- Kevin Driver
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 12-4 | - | 20-9 |
| North Alabama | 12-4 | - | 20-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-5 | 1 | 17-12 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 11-5 | 1 | 16-13 |
| Queens University | 10-6 | 2 | 17-12 |
| Jacksonville | 10-6 | 2 | 16-12 |
| North Florida | 8-8 | 4 | 15-14 |
| Austin Peay | 8-8 | 4 | 13-16 |
| Stetson | 5-11 | 7 | 7-22 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-12 | 8 | 8-21 |
| West Georgia | 3-13 | 9 | 5-24 |
| Bellarmine | 2-14 | 10 | 5-24 |
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