2017EKUTTUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech University (Men)

Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, TN

January 28, 2017

Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Zach Charles, 6-6 Fr. Marlon Adams, 6-9 So. Nick Mayo, 5-11 Fr. Asante Gist, and 6-2 Sr. Isaac McGlone.  Tennessee Tech University coach Steve Payne countered with 6-6 Jr. Mason Ramsey, 6-3 Jr. Aleksa Jugovic, 6-8 Jr. Ja’Cardo Hawkins, 6-0 So. Savonte Frazier, and 6-3 Sr. Kajon Mack.

Eastern Kentucky University pulled away in the second half to defeat Tennessee Tech University by a score of 79-66.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 45.8% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Tennessee Tech turnovers.  Tennessee Tech shot 36.9% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.  Asante Gist added 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  Zach Charles recorded 19 points including nine of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, and four blocked shots.  6-0 Jr. Dillon Avare chipped in with12 points on four three point baskets.

Aleksa Jugovic led Tennessee Tech with 18 points including eight of eight free throws.  6-2 Sr. Hakeem Rogers added 13 points and five rebounds.  6-2 So. Stephaun Adams chipped in with 10 points.  Kajon Mack recorded eight points and 10 rebounds.  Mason Ramsey added six points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Eastern Kentucky University,33,46,79

Tennessee Tech University,34,32,66

Eastern Kentucky University (79) – Charles 19, Adams 3, Mayo 21, Gist 20, McGlone 0, Dishman 4, Avare 12.

Tennessee Tech University (66) – Ramsey 6, Jugovic 18, Hawkins 4, Frazier 0, Mack 8, Rogers 13, Henry 3, Adams 10, Phillips 4.

A special thanks to the Tennessee Tech Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.