In a decisive matchup on Saturday night in DeLand, Florida, Eastern Kentucky controlled the game against Stetson, securing an impressive 83-58 victory. Devontae Blanton and Jackson Holt were standout performers for the Colonels, each scoring 22 points to lead their team to victory.

Blanton had a strong all-around performance, adding five rebounds and distributing seven assists. Holt also showcased his shooting ability, hitting 7 of 14 attempts from the field, including an impressive 7 of 12 from beyond the arc. Teammate Turner Buttry contributed 10 points, going 2 of 6 from the floor but maintained perfect accuracy from the free-throw line, making all five of his attempts, while struggling a bit from three-point range with only 1 made out of 5 attempts.

For the Hatters, Mehki Ellison led the scoring efforts with 15 points. Fellow teammates Jordan Wood and Jamie Phillips Jr. both chipped in with 11 points each. Wood also contributed defensively with two steals, but the team fell short against the visiting Colonels.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to take the court again on Thursday. Eastern Kentucky will host West Georgia in what is expected to be another challenging game, while Stetson will travel to Lipscomb to continue their quest for improvement in the Atlantic Sun Conference.