Blackmon's 27 lead Stetson over Central Arkansas 99-80

Published Feb. 4, 2023 5:40 p.m. ET

Associated Press

DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Blackmon's 27 points helped Stetson defeat Central Arkansas 99-80 on Saturday.

Blackmon shot 9 for 16, including 7 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Hatters (13-10, 8-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Josh Smith scored 16 points while finishing 7 of 9 from the floor, and added 11 rebounds. Stephan D. Swenson was 7 of 14 shooting (1 for 4 from distance) to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds and 12 assists.

The Bears (8-17, 3-9) were led in scoring by Eddy Kayouloud, who finished with 24 points and two steals. Vincent Reeves added 13 points for Central Arkansas. Camren Hunter also had 12 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Stetson visits Jacksonville and Central Arkansas hosts Lipscomb.

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