NEWSLETTER
The North Alabama Lions (9-5, 1-0 ASUN) will try to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-7, 1-0 ASUN) on January 4, 2025 at Flowers Hall.
In its most recent game, North Alabama beat Bellarmine on Thursday, 82-66. Daniel Ortiz scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed one assist and two boards). In its previous game, Eastern Kentucky beat Central Arkansas on Thursday, 89-83 in OT. Its high scorer was George Kimble III with 33 points.
When is North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky and when does it start?
This matchup between the Lions and Colonels will begin on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 5:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky
The Lions and Colonels will hit the floor at Flowers Hall for this matchup on January 4, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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North Alabama Lions vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Game Preview
North Alabama Stats, Odds & Insights
North Alabama is outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per game with a +93 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.4 points per game (113th in college basketball) and allows 71.8 per contest (200th in college basketball).
The Lions put up only 2.6 more points than the Colonels concede (75.8).
North Alabama hits 8.1 three-pointers per game (155th in college basketball) at a 33.5% rate (200th in college basketball), compared to the 8.4 its opponents make while shooting 33.1% from deep.
The Lions are scoring 89.6 points per game this season in home games, which is 23.4 more points than they’re averaging on the road (66.2).
Eastern Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Eastern Kentucky’s +28 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 77.8 points per game (127th in college basketball) while giving up 75.8 per contest (294th in college basketball).
The Colonels put up 6.0 more points per game (77.8) than the Lions allow (71.8).
Eastern Kentucky makes 9.6 three-pointers per game (45th in college basketball) at a 32.3% rate (257th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 per game its opponents make, at a 34.0% rate.
At home, the Colonels score 89.3 points per game. On the road, they average 75.0.
Lions Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacari Lane | 14 | 16.0 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Dallas Howell | 3 | 11.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Daniel Ortiz | 14 | 11.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Taye Fields | 14 | 10.4 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Will Soucie | 14 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Colonels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kimble III | 14 | 17.0 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Devontae Blanton | 14 | 16.8 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Jordan Crawford | 12 | 8.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Jackson Holt | 14 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Mayar Wol | 14 | 7.1 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
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