Posted 10:17PM on Saturday 4th February 2023 ( 3 months ago )

Kennesaw State ends Eastern Kentucky's eight-game win streak

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton scored 24 points to help Eastern Kentucky fend off Kennesaw State 77-74 on Saturday.

Blanton had six rebounds for the Colonels (16-9, 9-3 Atlantic Sun Conference) and he made two free throws with five seconds left to put an end to Kennesaw State's eight-game win streak. Tayshawn Comer scored 15 points, while Leland Walker contributed 14 points and three steals.

The Owls (18-7, 10-2) were led by Terrell Burden with 16 points, 10 assists and four steals. Brandon Stroud pitched in with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Chris Youngblood scored 12.

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Both teams play on Thursday. Eastern Kentucky visits Queens University, while Kennesaw State travels to play Jacksonville State.

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