Bacchus, de Kovachich help North Alabama defeat Eastern Kentucky 84-78 in OT

Donte Bacchus and Kevin de Kovachich led North Alabama to an 84-78 overtime victory against Eastern Kentucky in a college basketball game on Saturday, with Bacchus scoring 21 points and de Kovachich adding 18 including five crucial points in the extra period. The game was a hard-fought contest that saw both teams battle through regulation before heading into overtime, where de Kovachich's clutch performance sealed the win for North Alabama. Bacchus was instrumental throughout the contest, providing consistent scoring and leadership for North Alabama. His 21 points came from efficient shooting and smart playmaking, helping his team stay within striking distance when Eastern Kentucky made runs. De Kovachich, meanwhile, saved some of his best basketball for the overtime period, scoring five of his 18 points in those crucial final minutes to ensure North Alabama would come away with the victory. The overtime period was particularly intense, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to build a significant lead. It was de Kovachich's timely scoring that ultimately made the difference, as North Alabama managed to pull ahead in the final minutes and secure the hard-fought 84-78 win.