
Lawson scores 24, Little Rock defeats Morehead State 76-62
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MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Johnathan Lawson had 24 points in Little Rock's 76-62 win over Morehead State on Saturday.
Lawson added three steals for the Trojans (16-9, 10-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Jefferson scored 14 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line and added four steals. Isaiah Lewis shot 4 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points.
Kenny White Jr. led the Eagles (14-11, 9-5) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Tyler Brelsford added 11 points for Morehead State. Jerone Morton had 10 points, five assists and two steals.
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