Jackson’s 35 Points Lead North Florida to Upset Win Over North Alabama

FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — Kent Jackson scored a career-high 35 points to propel North Florida to a 105-91 upset victory over North Alabama in ASUN Conference men’s basketball Thursday night at Flowers Hall. The Ospreys, who entered the game with a 2-15 record, never trailed after Jackson’s opening 3-pointer.

Jackson, who added five assists, led five North Florida players in double figures. Kamrin Oriol added 21 points and eight assists for the Ospreys. Corneilous Williams scored 28 points for the Lions, and Canin Jefferson added 21.

North Florida built a 48-36 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 2,252. The Ospreys improved to 3-15 overall, while North Alabama fell to 6-10.