Batcho scores 19 in Louisiana Tech's 78-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky
ESTERO, Fla. -- — Daniel Batcho's 19 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Eastern Kentucky 78-69 on Wednesday.
Batcho added eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-0). Amaree Abram added 14 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and also had eight rebounds. Al Green had 12 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line. The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to seven games.
George Kimble III finished with 21 points for the Colonels (4-3). Devontae Blanton added 17 points and five assists for Eastern Kentucky. Jordan Crawford also had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Austin
- Anthony Eades
- Chase Shaw
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|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 14-4 | - | 25-10 |
| North Alabama | 14-4 | - | 24-11 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 13-5 | 1 | 19-15 |
| Jacksonville | 12-6 | 2 | 19-14 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Queens University | 11-7 | 3 | 20-15 |
| North Florida | 8-10 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Austin Peay | 8-10 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Stetson | 6-12 | 8 | 8-24 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-14 | 10 | 9-24 |
| West Georgia | 4-14 | 10 | 6-25 |
| Bellarmine | 2-16 | 12 | 5-26 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 13-5 | - | 28-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 12-6 | 1 | 22-12 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 1 | 23-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| New Mexico State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-10 | 5 | 17-15 |
| UTEP | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Sam Houston | 6-12 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Florida International | 3-15 | 10 | 10-23 |