FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Gulf Coast used a balanced scoring attack to defeat North Alabama 72-64 in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Alico Arena.

The Eagles led 37-30 at halftime and maintained that margin throughout the second half before a crowd of 1,649. Jordan Ellerbee led Florida Gulf Coast with 18 points, while Rory Stewart added 17. Donte Bacchus scored a game-high 21 points for the Lions, and Canin Jefferson contributed 15.

The Eagles improved to 9-13 overall. The Lions fell to 6-13.