EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Cooper Kesler’s 25 points helped Lafayette defeat King’s 104-67 on Thursday.

Kesler also added six assists for the Leopards (1-1). Beckett Currie scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Jasraj Gill finished 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 14 points.

Matt Christian led the Monarchs in scoring, finishing with 15 points. Ben Rodner-Tims added 11 points and eight rebounds for King’s. Sean Forrest also had 11 points and three steals.

Lafayette led 55-31 at halftime, with Kesler racking up 13 points. Lafayette extended its lead to 79-41 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 run. Kesler scored a team-high 12 points in the second half.

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Lafayette visits Saint Joseph’s in its next matchup on Saturday.

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