ncaab Game Recap
North Alabama Lions vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recap - Eastern Kentucky Wins 80-76
Eastern Kentucky grabbed a 80-76 win over North Alabama on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from Michael Moreno at McBrayer Arena.
Jomaru Brown had 22 points for Eastern Kentucky and Devontae Blanton chipped in with 16 points. Devontae Blanton had 3 assists for them, while Curt Lewis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
North Alabama got a 22-point performance from C.J. Brim, who was supported by 19 points from Daniel Ortiz. C.J. Brim had 5 assists in a losing cause for North Alabama, while Dallas Howell grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Alabama were victorious, as the score was 37-33 at the break.
The rebound battle favored North Alabama as they grabbed 43 boards, while Eastern Kentucky only had 34
Next game, Eastern Kentucky takes its act on the road to face Central Arkansas looking for another win. For North Alabama, they head home to face Lipscomb.