ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Eastern Kentucky Defeats North Florida 79-74
Eastern Kentucky got a 26-point performance from George Kimble III as they ran past North Florida 79-74 on Thursday at Baptist Health Arena.
Devontae Blanton had 16 points for Eastern Kentucky and Turner Buttry chipped in with 12 points. George Kimble III had 5 assists for them, while Montavious Myrick was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
North Florida got a 16-point performance from Jaylen Smith, who was supported by 14 points from Jasai Miles. Jaylen Smith had 5 assists in a losing cause for North Florida, while Nate Lliteras grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Eastern Kentucky had a 42-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Eastern Kentucky takes its act home to face Jacksonville looking for another win. For North Florida, they head on the road to face Bellarmine.