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Charlotte wins CBI title, holds off Eastern Kentucky 71-68

Aly Khalifa scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half, Montre’ Gipson made three 3-pointer in the second half, and No. 3 seed Charlotte held off No. 8 seed Eastern Kentucky 71-6...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tayshawn Comer - 15 points in 2OT win Comer notched 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT win over Southern Utah.

Impact Comer was able to make solid contributions across the board and help Eastern Kentucky to the championship game of the CBI on Wednesday against Charlotte. Comer has come on late in the season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 three-pointers over the last 13 games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leland Walker - Key bench option Walker notched 16 points (7-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT victory over Southern Utah.

Impact Walker was a big factor off the bench in this double-overtime victory. The freshman was able to impact the game in a number of different areas, something he has done a pretty good job at throughout much of the season. Walker is now averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals through the first three games of the CBI. He will look to continue his strong play in the championship on Wednesday against Charlotte.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Cozart - Career game in 2OT win Cozart accumulated 31 points (14-17 FG, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT win over Southern Utah.

Impact Cozart posted a career-high 31 points in this crazy double-overtime semifinal game. Cozart has been incredible in the CBI averaging 20.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per contest. He will look to do battle against a strong Charlotte frontcourt in the championship game on Wednesday.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Eastern Kentucky downs Southern Utah 108-106 in CBI semis

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 108-106 in overtime in the CBI Tournament on Tuesday night led by Isaiah Cozart's 31 points

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Kentucky defeats Indiana State 89-88 in OT in CBI

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 89-88 in overtime in the CBI Tournament on Monday led by Devontae Blanton's 32 points

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devontae Blanton - Another 20-point game Blanton closed Sunday's 91-75 OT win over Cleveland State with 22 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Blanton was able to notch his 14th 20-point game of the season in the opening round of the CBI. The 6-6 junior is now averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers per contest on the season. Blanton will look to continue to help his team advance when they face Indiana State on Monday in the quarterfinals.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Cozart - Dominates paint in win Cozart accumulated 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-6 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 34 minutes during Sunday's 91-75 OT win over Cleveland State.

Impact Cleveland State simply had no answers for Cozart in the paint. His 20 points and 17 rebounds were both career highs as Eastern Kentucky advances to the quarterfinals of the CBI on Monday to play Indiana State. Cozart is playing his best basketball at the end of the season, averaging 12.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks over the last seven games.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland State men's basketball falls to Eastern Kentucky in College Basketball Invitational, 91-75 Eastern Kentucky scored the last 15 points of OT to advance in the 16-team postseason tournament of mid-major schools in Florida.

MARCH 19 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland State and Eastern Kentucky meet in CBI Tournament

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Kentucky plays Cleveland State in CBI Tournament matchup

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Kentucky beats North Alabama in ASUN quarters

Led by Devontae Blanton's 15 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the North Alabama Lions 73-48 in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament quarterfinals

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 Conference Tournament preview, Part 1 By Joe Sullivan Atlantic Sun Feb. 27-28, March 2, 5 At higher seed Favorite: Liberty. The Flames tweeny point guard Darius McGhee is an exci...

FEBRUARY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blanton sparks Eastern Kentucky past Jacksonville 56-52

Led by Devontae Blanton's 13 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels held off the Jacksonville Dolphins 56-52

FEBRUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanton leads Eastern Kentucky against North Florida after 27-point outing

Eastern Kentucky faces the North Florida Ospreys after Devontae Blanton scored 27 points in the Colonels' 98-93 overtime loss to the North Alabama Lions

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cozart scores 16 as Eastern Kentucky beats Central Arkansas

Led by Isaiah Cozart's 16 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears 74-58 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cooper Robb - Back from foot injury Robb (foot) provided 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds and three steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 74-58 win over Central Arkansas.

Impact Robb missed the last two games for the Colonels with a foot injury but was back in the starting five Thursday and put up his best single-game scoring total since Jan. 12. With its fifth win in the last six games, Eastern Kentucky is now two games out of the top spot in the Atlantic Sun.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blanton leads Eastern Kentucky against Central Arkansas after 26-point performance

Eastern Kentucky faces the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears after Devontae Blanton scored 26 points in Eastern Kentucky's 83-73 loss to the Liberty Flames

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cooper Robb - Remaining out Saturday Robb (foot) will be inactive for Saturday's game against Liberty, Damien Sordelett of The Lynchburg News & Advance reports.

Impact Robb will miss his second-consecutive game as the result of a foot injury. The 6-foot-1 senior has started in 24 games this season, logging 7.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.8 steals on 27.8 minutes per game. Robb's next chance to return will come on Thursday against Central Arkansas.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Robb - Doesn't play Thursday Robb did not play Thursday versus Queens due to an apparent foot injury.

Impact Robb was seen on the sidelines with a walking boot and a timeline for his return has not yet been provided. The 6-1 senior has started 24-of-25 games he's been active, averaging 7.4 points, 4.2 rebounds 1.8 steals and 1.7 assists in 27.8 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville State visits Eastern Kentucky following Blanton's 22-point performance

Eastern Kentucky hosts the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after Devontae Blanton scored 22 points in Eastern Kentucky's 73-63 win against the Bellarmine Knights

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanton powers Eastern Kentucky over Bellarmine 73-63

Devontae Blanton finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead Eastern Kentucky to a 73-63 victory over Bellarmine

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moreno leads Eastern Kentucky against Bellarmine after 21-point game

Eastern Kentucky faces the Bellarmine Knights after Michael Moreno scored 21 points in Eastern Kentucky's 72-71 loss to the Bellarmine Knights

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanton puts up 20, Eastern Kentucky beats Austin Peay 74-59

Devontae Blanton scored 20 points and Eastern Kentucky beat Austin Peay 74-59

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moreno's 21 lead Eastern Kentucky over Stetson 85-70 Led by Michael Moreno's 21 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Stetson Hatters 85-70 on Saturday.

JANUARY 14 • SEATTLETIMES.COM