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Panthers Defeat Eastern Kentucky in Paradise

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ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – The Panther men's basketball team won its first game of the Paradise Jam on Saturday afternoon, defeating Eastern Kentucky 90-85.

The Panthers were able to get off to a hot start, shooting over 51% from the field and making 8-16 three pointers in the first half. The Panthers headed into halftime with a 48-42 lead.

The Panthers finished the game shooting 44.8% from the field and made 11 three pointers.