Blanton and Holt score 22 to lead Eastern Kentucky over Stetson 83-58

Feb 9, 2025, 07:53 am

DELAND, Fla. -- — Devontae Blanton and Jackson Holt scored 22 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Stetson 83-58 on Saturday night.

Blanton also contributed five rebounds and seven assists for the Colonels (14-11, 8-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Holt went 7 of 14 from the field (7 for 12 from 3-point range). Turner Buttry shot 2 of 6 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line to finish with 10 points.

The Hatters (7-18, 5-7) were led in scoring by Mehki Ellison, who finished with 15 points. Jordan Wood added 11 points and two steals for Stetson. Jamie Phillips Jr. also had 11 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Eastern Kentucky hosts West Georgia and Stetson goes on the road to play Lipscomb.

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