NASHVILLE, Tennessee — In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, Eastern Kentucky triumphed over Lipscomb with a score of 80-71, bolstered by Devontae Blanton’s impressive performance.
Blanton recorded 17 points, alongside 10 rebounds and 5 assists, showcasing his all-around game for the Colonels, who now hold a record of 11 wins and 11 losses, with 5 victories against 4 defeats in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Turner Buttry contributed significantly as well, scoring 15 points and achieving a shooting percentage of 55.6%, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. George Kimble III added 12 points, though he struggled a bit with his shooting, hitting only 5 of 14 attempts overall, including a challenging 1 for 7 from three-point range.

On the other side of the court, the Bisons, now at 14-8 overall and 6-3 in conference play, found their scoring leader in Jacob Ognacevic, who notched a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Joe Anderson also made a notable impact, putting up 17 points along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Gyasi Powell added 13 points and recorded 2 steals, attempting to close the gap against the Colonels.

Looking forward, both teams are set to continue their seasons on Saturday. Eastern Kentucky will take on Austin Peay, while Lipscomb will face off against Bellarmine.