Lanier scores 17 as North Florida knocks off Northwestern State 80-74

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 17 points as North Florida beat Northwestern State 80-74 on Friday night.

Lanier also had 10 rebounds for the Ospreys (3-2). Jah Nze shot 6 for 9, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Ametri Moss shot 4 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.

Ryan Forrest led the Demons (1-4) in scoring, finishing with 25 points, two steals and two blocks. Northwestern State also got 20 points from Cliff Davis. Chase Forte also had eight points and eight rebounds.

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