Blanton scores 24 as Eastern Kentucky defeats North Florida 86-81

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Devontae Blanton’s 24 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat North Florida 86-81 on Wednesday night to close the regular season.

Blanton shot 11 of 20 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line for the Colonels (18-13, 12-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Montavious Myrick scored 15 points while going 5 of 7 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points, while adding five steals.

The Ospreys (15-16, 8-10) were led by Josh Harris, who posted 19 points and 10 rebounds. Jasai Miles added 18 points and Liam Murphy had 14 points.

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