Walker's 17 help Eastern Kentucky take down Lipscomb 80-72 in A-Sun opener

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Leland Walker scored 17 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Lipscomb 80-72 on Thursday night to open the Atlantic Sun Conference schedule.

Walker also contributed seven rebounds and five assists for the Colonels (5-9). Devontae Blanton scored 15 points and added five rebounds and five assists. Isaiah Cozart finished 7 of 12 from the floor to finish with 14 points, while adding nine rebounds and three blocks. The Colonels stopped a five-game slide with the win.

Will Pruitt finished with 22 points and six rebounds for the Bisons (9-7). Owen McCormack added 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists for Lipscomb. In addition, Derrin Boyd had 11 points.

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