The Colonels (11-18, 7-9) snapped an eight-game ASUN road losing streak with a hard-fought victory on Saturday in Louisville.

EKU hit 12 three-pointers in the first half and hung on for a 95-92 win over Bellarmine (11-17, 6-10). MJ Williams had 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds, while Juan Cranford Jr., added 18 points.

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