Sams sparks North Florida to 75-68 win over Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Garrett Sams had a season-high 24 points as North Florida defeated Jacksonville 75-68 on Thursday night.
Sams sank 7 of 11 shots from the floor, hit all eight of his free throws and added seven rebounds and five assists for the Ospreys (11-9, 4-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Carter Hendricksen scored 17 points, while Ivan Candia-Rosa added 13 points and four assists. Wajid Aminu tallied 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.
David Bell had 21 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Dolphins (8-11, 1-3). It was the ninth double-double of the season for the senior. Aamahne Santos added 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
North Florida shot 43% overall and 32% from 3-point range, but made 18 of 21 free throws (86%). Jacksonville shot 44% from the floor but missed 12 of 13 from distance. The Dolphins made 9 of 11 foul shots.
