Forest scores 28 points to lead Southeastern Louisiana to 90-77 victory over Florida Atlantic

SE Louisiana defeats Florida Atlantic 90-77

HAMMOND, La. — Damon Forest scored 28 points to lead five Southeastern Louisiana players in double figures in a 90-77 victory over Florida Atlantic on Monday night.

Trey Hutchin added 17 points for the Lions (2-0), who shot 58.8 percent from the 3-point line (10-for-17) and have scored 99 and 90 points in their victories this season.

Forest played 30 minutes, but was 9 of 13 from the field, hit four 3-pointers and was 6-for-6 from the free throw line. His 3-pointer with 3:42 left in the first half gave Southeastern Louisiana a 39-19 lead.

The Lions increased their advantage to 49-24 on Deshawn Patterson’s layup with 1:02 left in the first half.

David Ndoumba scored 11 points and Jason Marks and Brandon Fortenberry added 10 points each for the Lions.

Raymond Taylor led Florida Atlantic (1-1) with 25 points and Shavar Richardson added 18 points.