Tipton's 3 beats buzzer, Bellarmine downs E Kentucky 72-71
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Garrett Tipton drilled a contested 3-pointer from the top of the key with less than a second to play, Juston Betz scored 18 points and Bellarmine defeated Eastern Kentucky 72-71 on Thursday night.
Betz had seven rebounds for the Knights (10-12, 5-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Ben Johnson scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc. Tipton recorded 13 points and shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Michael Moreno finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and two steals for the Colonels (13-9, 6-3). Isaiah Cozart added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Eastern Kentucky. In addition, Tayshawn Comer finished with 10 points and five assists.
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