Eastern Kentucky earns 92-74 win against FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — George Kimble III’s 23 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat Florida Gulf Coast 92-74 on Thursday night.

Kimble shot 6 for 16 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (13-11, 7-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Turner Buttry added 22 points while going 7 of 11 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) while they also had seven rebounds. Devontae Blanton finished 7 of 12 from the field to finish with 17 points, while adding seven assists.

Zavian McLean led the Eagles (13-11, 8-3) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds and two steals. FGCU also got 18 points and two steals from Dallion Johnson. Keeshawn Kellman also had 14 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Eastern Kentucky visits Stetson and FGCU squares off against North Florida on the road.

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