Johnson scores 22 to help North Alabama beat Lipscomb 80-70

Published Feb. 11, 2023 11:39 p.m. ET
Associated Press

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — KJ Johnson scored 22 points to guide North Alabama to an 80-70 victory over Lipscomb on Saturday night.

Johnson was 7-of-15 shooting from the floor and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Lions (16-11, 8-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jacari Lane added 19 points. Daniel Ortiz sank three 3-pointers and scored 17, adding five rebounds and three steals.

Jacob Ognacevic led the Bisons (16-11, 8-6) with 17 points. Trae Benham added 11 points, while Will Pruitt scored 10 with four assists.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. North Alabama visits Bellarmine and Lipscomb hosts North Florida.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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