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Blanton scores 24, Eastern Kentucky downs FGCU 90-82

Led by Devontae Blanton's 24 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 90-82 on Wednesday night

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton’s 24 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat FGCU 90-82 on Wednesday night.

Blanton was 9 of 12 shooting and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Colonels (13-10, 9-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Isaiah Cozart scored 21 points and added 13 rebounds and four blocks. Leland Walker shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

Isaiah Thompson finished with 17 points for the Eagles (10-15, 4-6). Zach Anderson added 16 points and three blocks for FGCU. Dallion Johnson also put up 14 points.


The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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