Ortiz’s 21 help North Alabama beat Central Arkansas 94-65

By AP News Published Feb 1, 2025 09:07 pm

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Daniel Ortiz scored 21 points as North Alabama beat Central Arkansas 94-65 on Saturday night.

Ortiz shot 8 for 18, including 5 for 15 from beyond the arc for the Lions (15-8, 7-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jacari Lane scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Kevin de Kovachich went 7 of 9 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.

Brayden Fagbemi finished with 25 points, eight assists and two steals for the Bears (6-17, 2-8). Cole McCormick added 12 points for Central Arkansas. Jabari West Jr. had eight points.

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Both teams play again on Wednesday. North Alabama visits Austin Peay and Central Arkansas hosts Queens.

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By The Associated Press