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Thursday, 11 February 2016
Eastern Kentucky University vs. Eastern Illinois (Women) January 14, 2016
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2016EKUEIW

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Eastern Illinois (Women)

Lantz Arena

Eastern Illinois

January 14, 2016

 

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.  Eastern Illinois coach Debbie Black countered with 6-1 Jr. Erica Brown, 5-8 Jr. Phylicia Johnson, Halle Stull, 5-4 So. Grace Lennox, and 5-7 Sr. Shakita Cox.

 

Eastern Kentucky pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Eastern Illinois by a score of 75-56.  Eastern Kentucky shot 45.3% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Eastern Illinois shot 33.3% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.

 

Michaela Hunter led Eastern Kentucky with 24 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.  Alexus Cooper added 19 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Jalen O’Bannon recorded 10 points and six rebounds.  Shameekia Murray chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, and three assists.

 

Phylicia Johnson led Eastern Illinois with 13 points and five rebounds.  Halle Stull recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Erica Brown recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Grace Lennox chipped in with eight points.

 

Eastern Kentucky,12,18,17,28,75

Eastern Illinois,12,12,16,16,56

 

Eastern Kentucky (75) – O’Bannon 10, Murray 9, Maples 5, Cooper 19, Hunter 24, Massengill 1, Johnson 1, Henshaw 6.

 

Eastern Illinois (56) – Brown 9, Johnson 13, Stull 11, Lennox 8, Cox 2, Steward 5, Tellez 3, Madison 2, Boyer 2, Smith 1.

 

A special thanks to the Eastern Illinois Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.


 


Posted by REH at 12:00 AM EST
Updated: Thursday, 11 February 2016 12:04 AM EST
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Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Southeast Missouri vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women) January 9, 2016
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2016SMEKUW

 

 

Southeast Missouri vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 9, 2016

 

Southeast Missouri coach Rekha Patterson started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Erin Bollman, 5-9 So. Hannah Noe, 6-2 Sr. Connor King, 5-3 Fr. Adrianna Murphy, and 5-6 Jr, Brianna Mitchell.  Eastern Kentucky University Chrissy Roberts countered with 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.

 

Eastern Kentucky outscored Southeast Missouri 14-0 over the last 4:39 minutes of the game and Michaela Hunter hit a basket with 15 seconds remaining to give EKU the first lead of the game and a 56-55 victory.  Eastern Kentucky shot 31.7% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 21 Southeast Missouri turnovers.  Southeast Missouri shot 34.3% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Redhawks connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

 

Shameekia Murray led Eastern Kentucky with 16 points and eight rebounds.  Michaela Hunter added 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Jalen O’Bannon recorded 10 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

6-0 Fr. Imani Johnson led Southeast Missouri with 14 points and nine rebounds.  Brianna Mitchell added 13 points.  Adrianna Murphy recorded 10 points, six rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  5-11 So. Deja Jones chipped in with seven points and 10 rebounds.

 

Southeast Missouri,20,10,16,9,55

Eastern Kentucky,13,5,19,19,56

 

Southeast Missouri (55) – Bollman 4, Noe 7, King 0, Murphy 10, Mitchell 13, Jones 7, Johnson 14.

 

Eastern Kentucky (56) – O’Bannon 10, Murray 16, Maples 2, Cooper 2, Hunter 15, Massengill 3, Henshaw 2, Wright 6.

 

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


Posted by REH at 11:01 PM EST
Updated: Wednesday, 10 February 2016 11:57 PM EST
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UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women) January 7, 2016
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2016UTMEKUW

 

 

UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 7, 2016

 

UT Martin coach Kevin McMillan started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Chelsea Roberts, 5-11 Sr. Katie Schubert, 6-0 Sr. Haley Howard, 5-8 Jr. Jessy Ward, and 5-9 Fr. DaiJia Ruffin.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.

 

UT Martin led 47-45 after three quarters but Eastern Kentucky rallied for a 70-61 victory.  The score was tied nine times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 43.3% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 UT Martin turnovers.  UT Martin shot 30.6% from the field including eight of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Skyhawks connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

 

Shameekia Murray led Eastern Kentucky with 19 points and six rebounds.  Jalen O’Bannon added 15 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Miranda Maples chipped in with 15 points and six rebounds.  Alexus Cooper added nine points.  Michaela Hunter recorded four points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.

 

DaiJia Ruffin led UT Martin with 17 points including nine of 12 free throws and five assists.  Jessy Ward added 13 points including three three point baskets.  Haley Howard recorded eight points, three rebounds, and four assists.  Chelsea Roberts chipped in with seven points and seven rebounds.  Katie Schubert added five points, seven rebounds, and six steals.

 

UT Martin,21,16,10,14,61

Eastern Kentucky,21,13,11,25,70

 

UT Martin (61) – Roberts 7, Schubert 5, Howard 8, Ward 13, Ruffin 17, Taylor 5, Copney 6.

 

Eastern Kentucky (70) – O’Bannon 15, Murray 19, Maples 15, Cooper 9, Hunter 4, Massengill 3, Wright 5.

 

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


Posted by REH at 10:28 PM EST
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Eastern Kentucky University vs. Austin Peay (Women) January 2, 2016
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2016EKUAPSUW

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Austin Peay State University (Women)

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

January 2, 2016

 

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples. 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper.  Austin Peay coach David Midlick countered with 5-10 Sr. Symantha Norton, 5-10 Sr. Sydney Gooch, 5-11 Jr. Beth Rates, 5-7 Sr. Tiasha Gray, and 5-8 So. Falon Baker.

 

Austin Peay outscored Eastern Kentucky 30-10 in the second quarter on their way to a 94-66 victory.  Austin Peay shot 53.3% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Governors connected on 26 of 38 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 36.4% from the field including five of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Austin Peay turnovers.

 

Tiasha Gray led Austin Peay with 21 points including nine of 10 free throws, five rebounds, and 10 assists.  5-7 So. Madison Rich added 18 points including three three point baskets.  6-2 Jr. Tearra Banks chipped in with 16 points.  Sydney Gooch recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky with 19 points and 10 rebounds.  Michaela Hunter added 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists.  5-11 Fr. Abby Wright recorded 11 points and five rebounds.

 

Eastern Kentucky,12,10,22,22,66

Austin Peay,19,30,26,19,94

 

Eastern Kentucky (66) – Murray 8, Hunter 14, Maples 5, Massengill 5, Cooper 4, O’Bannon 19, Wright 11.

 

Austin Peay (94) – Norton 9, Gooch 14, Rates 3, Gray 21, Baker 7, Rich 18, Banks 16, Gregory 2, Rivers 2, Hall 2.

 

A special thanks to the Austin Peay Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.


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Davis & Elkins vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women) December 30, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2015DEEKUW

 

 

Davis & Elkins vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 30, 2015

 

Davis & Elkins coach Jason Asbell started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Sydney Turner, 5-8 Jr. Kali Wilburn, 6-0 Fr. Kaylee Yergeau, 5-7 Jr. Stephanie Wooten, and 5-7 Jr. Shanda Howell.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper.

 

Eastern Kentucky University gradually pulled away for a 73-58 victory over Davis & Elkins.  The score was tied once and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Easter Kentucky shot 37.5% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on nine o 11 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Davis & Elkins turnovers.  Davis & Elkins shot 32.8% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Senators connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored six points off six Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

 

Shameekia Murray led a balanced Eastern Kentucky scoring attack with 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.  Jalen O’Bannon added 14 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  5-11 Fr. Abby Wright chipped in with 11 points.  Michaela Hunter recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Mariah Massengill also scored 10 points.

 

Stephanie Wooten led Davis & Elkins with 12 points and five rebounds.  Shanda Howell added 10 points and six rebounds.  Nicole King chipped in with eight points.  5-8 Jr. Tajee Pledger pulled down seven rebounds.

 

Davis & Elkins,14,14,13,17,58

Eastern Kentucky,15,18,18,22,73

 

Davis & Elkins (58) – Turner 6, Wilburn 5, Yergeau 4, Wooten 12, Howell 10, Pledger 2, Armstrong 6, Caitlyn O’Neal 2, Carley O’Neal 3, King 8.

 

Eastern Kentucky (73) – Murray 16, Hunter 10, O’Bannon 14, Massengill 10, Cooper 4, Wright 11, Maples 8.

 

A special thanks to the EKU Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.


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Eastern Kentucky University vs. Saint Francis (Women) Gator Holiday Classic December 21, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2015EKUSFW

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Saint Francis (Women)

Gator Holiday Classic

O’Connell Center

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

December 21, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper.  Saint Francis coach Joe Haight countered with 5-9 Fr. Jessica Kovatch, 5-9 Jr. Samiah Bethel, 6-2 Gr. Brielle Ward, 5-6 Sr. Aisha Brock, and 5-8 Jr. Katie Reese.

 

Saint Francis raced out to a 30-19 first quarter lead but Eastern Kentucky University rallied for an 88-82 victory.  The score was tied five times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 55% from the field including eight of 15 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 22 Saint Francis turnovers.  Saint Francis shot 45.5% from the field including 17 of 36 from beyond the arc.  They connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 22 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

 

Shameekia Murray led Eastern Kentucky with 34 points, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Jalen O’Bannon added 16 points and six rebounds.  Alexus Cooper recorded 15 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Michaela Hunter chipped in with nine rebounds and seven assists.

 

Jessica Kovatch led Saint Francis with 22 points including four three point baskets.  Aisha Brock added 20 points including six three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Katie Reese chipped in with 13 points including three three point baskets and four assists.  5-8 So. Halee Adams recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and three steals.

 

Eastern Kentucky University,19,25,25,19,88

Saint Francis,30,12,24,16,82

 

Eastern Kentucky University (88) – Murray 34, Hunter 2, O’Bannon 16, Massengill 5, Cooper 15, Wright 6, Willix 5, Maples 5.

 

Saint Francis (82) – Kovatch 22, Bethel 5, Ward 0, Brock 20, Reese 13, Adams 10, Wynn 6, Zezza 4, Smith 2.

 

A special thanks to the University of Florida Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game


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Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Eastern Kentucky University vs. North Carolina State (Women) Gator Holiday Classic December 20, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2015EKUNCSW

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. North Carolina State (Women)

Gator Holiday Classic

O’Connell Center

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

December 20, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper.  North Carolina State coach Wes Moore countered with 6-1 Jr. Jennifer Mathurin, 5-8 Jr. Dominique Wilson, 6-2 So. Chelsea Nelson, 5-8 Jr. Miah Spencer, and 5-8 Jr. Ashley Williams.

 

North Carolina State defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 73-62.  North Carolina State shot 40.4% from the field including 10 of 31 from the three point line.  They connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 51 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 34.4% from the field including nine of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

 

Jennifer Mathurin led North Carolina State with 20 points including four three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Dominique Wilson added 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Miah Spencer recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.  Ashley Williams chipped in with 10 points and eight rebounds.

 

6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky University with 17 points and six rebounds.  5-11 Fr. Abby Wright added 12 points on four three point baskets.  Shameekia Murray also scored 12 points.  Alexus Cooper chipped in with eight points and four rebounds.

 

Eastern Kentucky University,22,11,11,18,62

North Carolina State,26,21,6,20,73

 

Eastern Kentucky University (62) – Murray 12, Hunter 7, Maples 0. Massengill 6, Cooper 8, O’Bannon 17, Wright 12.

 

North Carolina State (73) – Mathurin 20, Wilson 14, Nelson 6, Spencer 10, Williams 10, Anderson 3, Schuhmacher 6, Maize 1, Cole 3.

 

A special thanks to the University of Florida Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.


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Eastern Kentucky University vs. Western Kentucky University (Women) December 16, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Wome

 

2015EKUWKUW

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Western Kentucky University (Women)

EA Diddle Arena

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

December 16, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, and 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray.  Western Kentucky University coach Michael Clark-Heard countered with 6-1 So. Tashia Brown, 6-1 So. Ivy Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jalynn McClain, 5-11 Jr. Kendall Noble, and 5-11 Fr. Kayla Smith.

 

Western Kentucky went on a 14-2 run in the first quarter to take control of the game in a 76-60 victory over Eastern Kentucky.  Western Kentucky shot 48.2% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Hilltoppers connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored seven points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 34.4% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off Western Kentucky turnovers.

 

Tashia Brown led Western Kentucky with 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Kendall Noble added 14 points and six rebounds.  Ivy Brown recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Kayla Smith chipped in with eight points.

 

5-11 Fr. Abby Wright led Eastern Kentucky with 14 points.  5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill added 10 points and four steals.  Shameekia Murray recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Alexus Cooper also scored 10 points.  Jalen O’Bannon recorded eight points and eight rebounds.  Michaela Hunter added seven points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

 

Eastern Kentucky University,10,19,15,16,60

Western Kentucky University,24,19,14,19,76

 

Eastern Kentucky University (60) – Maples 0. Hunter 7, O’Bannon 8, Cooper 10, Murray 10, Massengill 10, Willix 1, Wright 14.

 

Western Kentucky University (76) – T. Brown 23, I. Brown 12, McClain 4, Noble 14, Smith 8, Goods 2, T. Brown 5, Givens 5, Akpan 3.

 

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

 

 


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Monday, 8 February 2016
2016 Jock Sutherland Classic (Boys) February 6, 2016
Topic: Basketball

 

2016JSC

 

2016 Jock Sutherland Classic (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

February 6, 2016

 

Owen County (22-3) vs. North Laurel (20-3)

 

Owen County coach Devin Duvall started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Carson Williams, 6-1 Jr. Patrick Osborne, 6-5 Sr. Michael Dunaway, 5-11 Sr. Chad McDonald, and 6-1 Sr. Vince Toftness.  North Laurel coach Brad Sizemore countered with 6-6 Sr. Kyle Jeffers, 6-5 Jr. Peyton Broughton, 6-7 Jr. Bryson Asher, 6-0 So. Brian Gray, and 6-1 Sr. Jaret Lipps.

 

Owen County defeated North Laurel 75-71 in an overtime thriller.  The game featured Senior Owen County star Carson Williams one of the leading contenders for Mr. Basketball and North Laurel Junior star Peyton Broughton.  There were 11 lead changes in this game and six ties.  This game lived up to the hype as both teams and star players came to play and gave the fans their money’s worth.

 

Owen County shot 59.1% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line.  The Rebels connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 51.9% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Owen County turnovers.

 

Carson Williams recorded a spectacular performance with 43 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Williams was 16 of 18 from the field including one of one from beyond the arc, and 10 of 16 from the free throw line.  Chad McDonald added 19 points including five three point baskets and helped open up the interior for Williams with four first quarter three point bombs.  Michael Dunaway pulled down six rebounds.

 

Peyton Broughton also brought his “A” game tonight and led North Laurel with 30 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Bryson Asher added 14 points and Kyle Jeffers recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.  Brian Gray chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Owen county,21,15,17,13,9,75

North Laurel,15,14,21,16,5,71

 

Owen County (75) – Williams 43, Osborne 4, Dunaway 2, McDonald 19, Toftness 5, Tackett 2.

 

North Laurel (71) – Jeffers 10, Broughton 30, Asher 14, Gray 8, Lipps 3, Osborne 6.

 

Central (11-6) vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (20-4)

 

Central coach Doug Bibby started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Anthony Southers, 6-1 Jr. Derron Douglas, 6-4 Sr. Daivon Thompson, 5-9 Sr. Brandon Wells, and 5-10 Jr. Devin Firman.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-4 Sr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Sr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 Jr. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-3 Jr. Taveion Hollingsworth.

 

Dunbar defeated Central 67-65 in an exciting, well played game with a bizarre ending at the buzzer.  The score was tied at 65-65 and Central had the ball with 11.6 seconds remaining but missed a shot and Dunbar got the rebounds.  Dunbar attempted a long three point attempt and Dontell Brown rebounded the ball with his back to the basket and flipped it back over his head for the basket and the win at the buzzer.  There were 11 lead changes and 10 ties in this game.  Dunbar took a 53-46 lead in the final quarter but Central stormed back to tie the game at 63-63.

 

Dunbar shot 43.1% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 Central turnovers.  Central shot 55.3% from the field including 11 of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Dunbar turnovers.

 

Taveion Hollingsworth continues his stellar season for Dunbar with 26 points and four rebounds.  Darius Williams added 15 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Jordan Lewis recorded six points, nine rebounds, and four assists.  Dontell Brown chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.

 

Devin Firman led a balance Central scoring attack with 16 points including three three point baskets and four assists.  Daivon Thompson added 13 points and eight rebounds.  Derron Douglas also scored 13 points including three three point baskets.  Brandon Wells recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and five assists.

 

Central,21,11,14,19,65

Dunbar,18,15,16,18,67

 

Central (65) – Southers 5, Douglas 13, Thompson 13, Wells 11, Firman 16, Gaines 5, Stephens 2.

 

Dunbar (67) – Williams 15, Kelley 5, D. Brown 7, Lewis 6, Hollingsworth 26, J. Brown 2, Clark 3, Gadd 3.

 

Mercer County (24-0) vs. Lafayette (15-7)

 

Mercer County coach Josh Cook started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Dylan James, 6-3 Sr. Alijah Mink, 6-5 Sr. Malik Dow, 6-4 So. Trevon Faulkner, and 6-4 Sr. Will Hager.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins. 5-10 Jr. Chris Wharton, and 5-10 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.

 

Lafayette defeated Mercer County 77-59 in a game that virtually left a large crowd stunned.  After all, Mercer County came in ranked Number #1 and undefeated and Lafayette had lost four in a row by an average of 22 points per game.  Evidently Coach Mendenhall and the Generals didn’t read the previews and scorched the nets for 12 three point baskets to fuel the upset.

 

Lafayette shot 45.1% from the field including 12 of 23 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 19 of 28 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Mercer County turnovers.  Lafayette held an astounding 37-2 advantage in bench points.  Mercer County shot 42.2% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Titans connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Lafayette turnovers.

 

Harrison Lane led Lafayette with 21 points including four three point baskets.  5-10 Jr. Jajuante Carpenter added 20 points including three three point baskets.  5-10 So. Eric Powell chipped in with 14 points including four three point baskets.  Ross Jenkins recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

 

Dylan James led Mercer County with 18 points including three three point baskets.  Will Hager added 17 points.  Trevon Faulkner recorded 16 points and nine rebounds.  Malik Dow chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and five blocked shots.

 

Mercer County,12,11,19,17,59

Lafayette,8,21,24,24,77

 

Mercer County (59) – James 18, Mink 0, Dow 6, Faulkner 16, Hager 17, Souder 2.

 

Lafayette (77) – Watkins 2, Lane 21, R. Jenkins 13, Wharton 3, J. Jenkins 1, J. Carpenter 20, Powell 14, Greenup 1, Dreux 2.

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games in this event.

 

This was a marvelous day of basketball to honor legendary Coach Jock Sutherland who captured the 1979 State Championship with the Lafayette Generals and is a member of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame.  Also, congratulations to Lafayette Coach Mike Mendenhall III on his win today and for the quality of the event he put together today.


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Sunday, 7 February 2016
South Warren vs. Elizabethtown (Girls) February 6, 2016
Topic: Basketball

 

2016SWELIZG

 

 

South Warren vs. Elizabethtown (Girls)

Elizabethtown High School

Elizabethtown, KY

February 6, 2016

 

South Warren coach Blane Embry started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Deanna Taylor, 5-10 Sr. Timitryi Patterson, 6-0 So. Jordan McDonald, 5-4 So. Peyton Ferry, and 5-6 So. Amaya Lasley.  Elizabethtown coach Tim Mudd countered with 5-9 Jr. Taylor Thomas, 5-8 Jr. Ramsey Deaton, 6-2 sr. Erin Boley, 5-7 Jr. Jada Stinson, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Warden.

 

Elizabethtown outscored South Warren 23-11 in the third quarter to pull away for a 60-42 victory.  Elizabethtown shot 47.2% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Panthers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 South Warren turnovers.  South Warren shot 31.4% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  They connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Elizabethtown turnovers.

 

Erin Boley led Elizabethtown with 31 points including three three point baskets and 15 rebounds.  Boley was 13 of 16 from the field including three of five from beyond the arc, and two of three free throws.  Jada Stinson added eight points and three rebounds.  Taylor Thomas recorded seven points and six rebounds.  Rachel Warden chipped in with six points and six assists.

 

Amaya Lasley led South Warren with 29 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Deanna Taylor added five points and seven rebounds.

 

South Warren,10,9,11,12,42

Elizabethtown,13,13,23,11,60

 

South Warren (42) – Taylor 5, Patterson 4, McDonald 4, Ferry 0, Lasley 29.

 

Elizabethtown (60) – Thomas 7, Deaton 4, Boley 31, Stinson 8, Warden 6, Knight 4.

 

A special thanks to the Elizabethtown coaching staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

 


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