North Alabama hands Austin Peay ninth straight loss 70-57

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Jacari Lane had 29 points and North Alabama cruised to 70-57 victory over Austin Peay on Thursday night.

Lane was 11-of-13 shooting from the floor and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Lions (15-11, 7-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Daniel Ortiz added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Will Soucie scored nine.

Sean Durugordon scored 15 points to lead the Governors (8-18, 2-11), who have lost nine straight. Elijah Hutchins-Everett added 12 points and eight rebounds for Austin Peay. Drew Calderon had 10 points, two steals and two blocks.

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Both teams next play Saturday. North Alabama hosts Lipscomb and Austin Peay visits Central Arkansas.

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