Mehki Ellison hits game-winning 3-pointer from halfcourt as Stetson beats Eastern Kentucky 67-66

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Mehki Ellison made a 3-pointer from halfcourt just before the buzzer to help Stetson defeat Eastern Kentucky 67-66 on Thursday night.

Ellison shot 6 for 12, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points for the Hatters (6-14, 4-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Abramo Canka added 12 points while finishing 6 of 10 from the floor while they also had six rebounds. Josh Massey went 4 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.

Devontae Blanton and George Kimble III finished with 16 points apiece for the Colonels (9-11, 3-4).

The teams both play Saturday. Stetson visits Bellarmine and Eastern Kentucky hosts FGCU.

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