Stetson takes down Eastern Kentucky 87-79

Feb 11, 2024, 08:38 am

DELAND, Fla. -- — Jalen Blackmon had 27 points in Stetson's 87-79 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night.

Blackmon was 7 of 19 shooting, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Hatters (16-10, 8-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Josh Smith scored 24 points while shooting 10 of 14 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line, and added 11 rebounds. Aubin Gateretse had 12 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field.

Leland Walker led the way for the Colonels (13-11, 9-2) with 26 points. Eastern Kentucky also got 18 points, six rebounds, two steals and four blocks from Isaiah Cozart. In addition, Michael Moreno finished with 11 points, six rebounds and three steals.

Stetson plays Saturday against FGCU at home, and Eastern Kentucky visits Chicago State on Wednesday.

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