DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Devontae Blanton had 22 points in Eastern Kentucky's 91-75 overtime victory against Cleveland State on Sunday in the CBI Tournament.
Blanton went 10 of 15 from the field for the Colonels (21-13). Isaiah Cozart added 20 points while going 8 of 16 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line, and he also had 17 rebounds and five blocks. Leland Walker had 17 points and was 6-of-11 shooting and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line.
Tayshawn Comer, who finished with 14 points for Eastern Kentucky, raced the length of the court, virtually unimpeded, for a one-hand dunk to open the scoring in overtime and, after Cleveland State's Drew Lowder made 1-of-2 free throws with 4:13 to play, the Colonels closed the game on a 15-0 run.
The Vikings (21-14) were led by Tae Williams, who posted 15 points and made a layup with 20 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Jayson Woodrich added 14 points for Cleveland State. In addition, Tristan Enaruna had 12 points, two steals and two blocks.
The season now officially over, CSU will lose starters Deante Johnson and Deshon Parker to graduation, as well as veteran sixth man Yahel Hill. Remaining starters Enaruna, Lowder, and Williams could potentially return for fifth seasons in college due to waivers granted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
