Ortiz leads North Alabama past Central Arkansas 82-66

Published Jan. 22, 2023 12:41 a.m. ET

Associated Press

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Daniel Ortiz scored 29 points to guide North Alabama to an 82-66 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday night.

Ortiz shot 11 for 20 from the floor, including 7 for 14 from beyond the arc, for the Lions (11-10, 3-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jacari Lane added 15 points, six assists and five rebounds. KJ Johnson hit two 3-pointers and scored 14.

The Bears (6-15, 1-7) were led by Collin Cooper with 18 points. Johan Crafoord added 16 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Eddy Kayouloud had 12 points.

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These two teams both play Thursday. North Alabama hosts Jacksonville while Central Arkansas hosts North Florida.

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