Kimble scores 26 as Eastern Kentucky knocks off North Florida 79-74

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — George Kimble III scored 26 points as Eastern Kentucky beat North Florida 79-74 on Thursday night.

Kimble also had five assists for the Colonels (8-8, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Devontae Blanton scored 16 points and added eight rebounds. Turner Buttry shot 3 for 6 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Jaylen Smith led the Ospreys (7-9, 0-3) in scoring, finishing with 16 points and five assists. Jasai Miles added 14 points and six rebounds for North Florida. Kamrin Oriol also had 10 points.

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