In a thrilling matchup in Jacksonville, Florida, the North Alabama Lions triumphed over the North Florida Ospreys with a final score of 90-84 on Saturday. Donte Bacchus played a pivotal role in this victory by contributing 21 points; he impressively went 9 for 9 from the field and added 3 out of 6 from the charity stripe.

The Lions, with now a record of 12-7 and a commendable 4-2 in the Atlantic Sun Conference, also saw a strong performance from Jacari Lane. Lane scored 18 points, going 6 for 14 in field goals and was perfect at the line, making all 5 attempts. He further enhanced his contribution with six rebounds and eight assists. Corneilous Williams matched Lane’s 18 points, demonstrating efficiency by shooting 7 for 9 and securing 4 out of 7 from the free-throw line.

On the other side, the Ospreys, now at 9-10 and 2-4 in conference play, were led by Jaylen Smith, who netted 22 points. Jasai Miles put up 18 points, along with grabbing six rebounds, while Liam Murphy also contributed significantly with 14 points for North Florida.

The game showcased intense competition and highlighted key performances from both teams as they continue their journey through the Atlantic Sun Conference.