JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The second day of the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Men's Basketball Championship saw North Alabama, Queens, Jacksonville and Lipscomb advance into the semifinal round.
#2 North Alabama 90, #7 Austin Peay 64
The first Men's Basketball postseason contest held inside CB&S Bank Arena ended with the North Alabama Lions winning and advancing to the tournament semifinals. Jacari Lane led the Lions with 31 points, going 9-of-13 from the field and 7-of-8 from three. Cornelious Williams recorded a double-double, notching 14 points and 11 rebounds while Taye Fields added 12 points. This is the second ASUN Championship in a row to feature UNA in the final four of the tournament field.
#6 Queens 71, #3 FGCU 65
For the first time in program history, Queens is heading to the ASUN Championship semifinals after defeating FGCU on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla. The Royals' victory also marks the third season in a row that Queens advances in the postseason at the expense of the Eagles. Leo Colimerio led the Royals to their victory with 21 points, going 7-of-12 from the field and six assists. Kalib Mathews notched 14 points, going 2-of-3 from three and 4-of-6 from the line.
#4 Jacksonville 78, #5 EKU 67
For the third time in four years, Jacksonville is heading to the semifinals after defending homecourt and earning its third victory of the season against EKU. Robert McCray V led the charge for the Dolphins with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Zach Bell and Stephon Payne III each tallied 10 points to help Jacksonville secure the win. McCray recorded a double-doubles in tonights game. Jacksonville competes again on Thursday looking to return to the championship final after finishing as runner-up in 2022.
#1 Lipscomb 84, #10 Central Arkansas 66
Lipscomb is returning to the ASUN Championship Semifinals for the second time in three years after taking down Central Arkansas on Monday. Joe Anderson led the Bisons with 28 points, going 10-for-15 from the field and 8-for-12 from three. Jacob Ognacevic notched 20 points and 8 rebounds while Will Pruitt added 19 points.
The 2025 ASUN Championship continues on Thursday with the semifinals. Lipscomb faces off against Queens inside Allen Arena while UNA hosts Jacksonville. All of the tournament matchups are streamed live on ESPN+ except for the final which airs on ESPN2.
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