CONWAY, Ark. — Daniel Ortiz and Jacari Lane each tallied 20 points to propel North Alabama to a notable 93-70 win over Central Arkansas on Monday night.
Ortiz’s impressive performance included shooting 7 of 16 from the field, with a notable 6 of 13 from three-point range, spearheading the Lions (21-9, 13-4 Atlantic Sun Conference) to victory. Complementing his efforts, Lane excelled with a precise 7 of 10 shooting performance, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Teammate Taye Fields contributed significantly as well, scoring 14 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
On the opposition, Diogo Seixas and Cole McCormick each posted 13 points, leading the Bears (8-22, 4-13). Nehemiah Turner added 12 points and made an impact on defense with three blocks.
As the regular season draws to a close, North Alabama shares the top spot with Lipscomb, each with one game remaining. Lipscomb is set to face Central Arkansas at home on Wednesday, wrapping up their regular season. Conversely, North Alabama will welcome Queens University in their final matchup on the same day. The season series between the Bisons and Lions remains tied, adding further intrigue to the season’s conclusion.
