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Eastern Kentucky Downs North Alabama 81-72 - Match Report
Eastern Kentucky grabbed a 81-72 win over North Alabama on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Michael Moreno at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall.
Leland Walker had 15 points for Eastern Kentucky and Devontae Blanton chipped in with 14 points. Leland Walker had 6 assists for them, while Isaiah Cozart was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
North Alabama got a 19-point performance from Jacari Lane, who was supported by 15 points from Damian Forrest. Jacari Lane had 8 assists in a losing cause for North Alabama, while Damian Forrest grabbed 8 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Kentucky as they grabbed 41 boards, while North Alabama only had 38
Eastern Kentucky heads into a battle against Bellarmine. North Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Austin Peay.