2018BRESCIAEKUW

Brescia vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 18, 2018

Brescia coach Mike Gray started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Loreal Cheaney, 5-8 So. Cassidy Moss, 5-11 So. Hailey Kendall, 5-6 Sr. Aaliyah Rodgers, and 5-7 Sr. Catherine Dunn.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 6-2 Sr. Madison Pierce, 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon, and 5-10 Fr. Hailey McCoy.

Eastern Kentucky University raced out to a 26-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 70-41 victory over Brescia.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 42.65 from the field including 10 of 27 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Brescia turnovers.  Brescia shot 22.8% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored three points off 12 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Abby Wright led Eastern Kentucky University with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Shay Solomon added 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes recorded 15 points on five three point baskets and six rebounds.  Bria Bass chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and seven assists.

Loreal Cheaney led Brescia with seven points.  Catherine Dunn added six points and four rebounds.  Cassidy Moss pulled down six rebounds. 

Brescia University,6,9,11,15,41

Eastern Kentucky University,26,17,10,17,70

Brescia University (41) – Cheaney 7, Moss 3, Kendall 3, Rodgers 3, Dunn 6, Saltsman 4, Jeffries 1, Fisher 4, Holloway 5, Wade 2, Sheldon 3.

Eastern Kentucky University (70) – Wright 16, Bass 6, Pierce 0, Solomon 15, McCoy 0, Clark 6, Cecil 5, Campos 3, Kaifes 15, Berry 4.

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

2018EKUWVAW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. West Virginia University (Women)

Charleston Coliseum

West Virginia University

Charleston, WVA

December 15, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 6-2 Sr. Madison Pierce, 5-6 So. Teri Goodlett, and 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon.  West Virginia University coach Mike Carey countered with 6-0 Sr. Naomi Davenport, 5-11 Jr. Tynice Martin, 6-6 Sr. Theresa Ekhelar, 5-5 Fr. Madisen Smith, and 5-9 Sr. Katrina Pardee.

West Virginia dominated today in a 78-29 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  West Virginia shot 47.4% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Mountaineers connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 20 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 20% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on three of 14 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 West Virginia turnovers.

6-1 Fr. Kari Niblack led West Virginia with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Naomi Davenport added 16 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.  Tynice Martin recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Madisen Smith chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, six assists, and two steals.  Theresa Ekhelar added five points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Shay Solomon led Eastern Kentucky University with 14 points and five rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes added four points and eight rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,7,9,4,9,29

West Virginia University,22,13,14,29,78

Eastern Kentucky University (29) – Wright 4, Bass 2, Pierce 0, Goodlett 0, Solomon 14, Cecil 3, Kaifes 4, Berry 2.

West Virginia University (78) – Davenport 16, Martin 14, Ekhelar 5, Smith 10, Pardee 5, Staples 2, Niblack 18, Rudd 8.

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

2018BRESCIAEKUM

Brescia vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 29, 2018

Brescia coach Brian Skortz started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Kayode Daboiku, 6-4 Sr. Dillon Geralds, 6-7 Sr. Zach McDaniel, 5-10 Sr. Darion Morrow, and 6-1 So. Tristen Murray.  Eastern Kentucky University coach A.W. Hamilton countered with 6-8 Fr. Tre King, 6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown, 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-2 So. JacQuess Hobbs.

Eastern Kentucky University scored a school record 145 points in a 145-72 victory over Brescia on the night Nick Mayo was honored for becoming Eastern Kentucky’s all time men basketball’s leading career scorer in an earlier road game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 56.1% from the field including 16 of 41 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 60 points off 39 Brescia turnovers.  Brescia shot 35% from the field including 10 of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Bearcats connected on 20 of 33 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Eastern Kentucky University.

6-8 Jr. Lachlan Anderson led eight EKU players in double figures with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and three steals.  6-4 Fr. Houston King added 18 points on six three point baskets.  Dujuanta Weaver recorded 17 points including five three point baskets.  Nick Mayo recorded 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists.  6-2 Jr. Kelvin Robinson also scored 16 points and three steals.  6-7 Fr. Pedro Bradshaw added 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Tre King also scored 14 points, pulled down six rebounds, and recorded five assists, two blocked shots, and five steals.  Jomaru Brown also reached double figures with 12 points including two three point baskets.

Kayode Daboiku led Brescia with 14 points and eight rebounds.  Darion Morrow added 10 points including three three point baskets.  6-0 So. Noah Cunningham recorded 10 points.

Brescia,44,28,72

Eastern Kentucky University,58,87,145

Brescia (72) – Daboiku 14, Geralds 2, McDaniel 3, Morrow 10, Murray 7, Cunningham 10, Nwodo 1, Dyer 4, Rose 7, Stewart 2, Peralta-Werns 3, Means 2, Beckham 4, Bayraktar 3.

Eastern Kentucky University (145) – T. King 14, Brown 12, Mayo 16, Weaver 17, Hobbs 0, Oakley 2, Broughton 7, H. King 18, Anderson 22, Robinson 16, Carmical 7, Bradshaw 14.

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

2018EKUDUQUESNEM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Duquesne (Men)

AJ Palumbo Center

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

December 22, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach A.W. Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-8 Fr. Tre King, 6-2 Jr. Kelvin Robinson, 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-2 So. JacQuess Hobbs.  Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot countered with 6-6 So. Eric Williams Jr., 6-4 So. Frankie Hughes, 6-8 So. Michael Hughes, 5-8 So. Tavian Dunn-Martin, and 6-1 Fr. Sincere Carry.

Duquesne defeated Eastern Kentucky University 85-84 in overtime.  Eric Williams Jr. backed his defender down and score on a left handed hook with 17 seconds left to give Duquesne what proved to be the winning basket.  Eastern Kentucky had a chance for the tie when Tre King hit the first of two free throws but missed the second as Duquesne held on for the victory.  There were nine ties and nine lead changes in the game.

Duquesne shot 43.1% from the field including seven of 26 from the three point line.  They connected on 22 of 32 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 42.7% from the field including six of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 21 Duquesne turnovers.

Eric Williams Jr. led Duquesne with 21 points including four three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and three steals.  Sincere Carry added 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Michael Hughes recorded 13 points and nine rebounds.  Frankie Hughes and Tavian Dunn-Martin each scored 12 points.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and four blocked shots.  Dujuanta Weaver also scored 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown recorded 15 points and four rebounds.  Kelvin Robinson chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds, and nine assists.  Tre King pulled down nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,48,31,5,84

Duquesne University,42,37,6,85

Eastern Kentucky University (84) – T. King 5, Robinson 14, Mayo 18, Weaver 18, Hobbs 5, Oakley 5, Broughton 1, Brown 15, Anderson 3.

Duquesne (85) – Williams Jr. 21, F. Hughes 12, M. Hughes 13, Dunn-Martin 12, Carry 14, Wade 4, Weathers 2, Kelly 2, Rotroff 5.

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

2018EKUXAVIERM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Xavier (Men)

Cintas Center

Xavier University

Cincinnati, KY

December 15, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach A.W. Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 6-5 So. Peyton Broughton, 6-8 Jr. Lachlan Anderson, 6-2 So. JacQuess Hobbs, and 6-2 Jr. Kevin Robinson.  Xavier coach Travis Steele countered with 6-7 So. Naji Marshall, 6-4 GS Kyle Castlin, 6-9 Jr. Tyrique Jones, 6-3 So. Paul Scruggs, and 6-4 Jr. Quentin Goodin.

Xavier shot a sizzling 71.4% from the field including a 56-32 advantage in points in the paint in a 95-77 victory over Eastern Kentucky.  Xavier shot 71.4% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line.  The Musketeers connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 223 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 41.7% from the field including 12 of 38 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 27 Xavier turnovers.

Qurntin Goodin led six Xavier players in double figures with 16 points, 10 assists, and seven steals.  Naji Marshall added 15 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  Tyrique Jones recorded 14 points and four rebounds.  Paul Scruggs also scored 14 points including two three point baskets.  6-11 GS Zach Hankins chipped in with 14 points.  6-10 GS Ryan Welage added 11 points including three three point baskets.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and five steals.  6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown added 17 points and five assists.  5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver recorded 15 points on five three point baskets and four rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,33,44,77

Xavier University,47,48,95

Eastern Kentucky University (77) – Mayo 25, Broughton 0, Anderson 6, Hobbs 5, Robinson 7, Weaver 15, Oakley 2, Brown 17.

Xavier University (95) – Marshall 15, Castlin 8, Jones 14, Scruggs 14, Goodin 16, Harden 2, Kennedy 1, Welage 11, Hankins 14.

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

2018TBHCBC

2018 Traditional Bank Holiday Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Newport vs. University Heights Academy

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 30, 2018

Newport coach Rod Snapp started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Makhi McGuire, 6-2 Jr. DaeShawn White, 6-4 Sr. Tahj Harding, 6-1 Sr. Donnie Miller, and 6-1 Jr. Kaleal Davis.  University Heights coach Grant Shouse countered with 6-3 Sr. Taquan Hollowell, 6-1 Sr. Drew McGowan, 6-4 Jr. Weston Wood, 5-9 So. KJ Crump, and 6-1 Sr. KyKy Tandy.

Sizzling field goal shooting (59.6%) and three technical fouls assessed to Newport punctuated a surprisingly easy 85-59 victory for University Heights over a very talented Newport squad.  University Heights shot 59.6% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Blazers connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored seven points off four Newport turnovers.  Newport shot 40.7% from the field including four of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored five points off seven University Heights turnovers.

KyKy Tandy who was named Tournament MVP led the victors with 29 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists.  KJ Crump added 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Drew McGowan recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Taquan Hollowell added 13 points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Donnie Miller led Newport with 21 points and four assists.  Tahj Harding added 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  5-10 Jr. Cameron Daniels chipped in with nine points.

Newport,13,18,11,17,59

University Heights Academy,17,27,25,16,85

Newport (59) – McGuire 7, White 5, Harding 15, Miller 21, Davis 0, Daniels 9, Sanders 2.

University Heights Academy (85) – Hollowell 13, McGowan 14, Wood 0, Crump 15, Tandy 29, Quarles 6, Brown 2, McGee 6.

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

2018JRCBCBC

Jim Rose Central Bank Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Central Hardin vs. Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 29, 2018

Central Hardin coach Matt Nickell started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Chase Elmore, 6-4 Jr. Gavin George, 6-8 Sr. Jacob Hobbs, 5-10 Jr. Deonco Wilkerson, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Kisselbaugh.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-2 Sr. Will Hacker, 6-1 Sr. Matthew Johnson, 6-7 Sr. Kyle Rode, 5-10 Sr. Baylor Brown, and 6-0 Sr. Pearce Dalton.

Lexington Christian Academy connected on 14 three point baskets and outscored Central Hardin 23-12 in the second quarter on their way to a 69-58 victory.  The score was tied twice and there were seven lead changes in the game.  LCA shot 50% from the field including 14 of 30 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Central Hardin turnovers.  Central Hardin shot 47.1% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on two of two free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 LCA turnovers.

Will Hacker led LCA with 28 points including eight three point baskets and four rebounds.  Pearce Dalton added 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.  Kyle Rode recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.

Jacob Hobbs led Central Hardin with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and four steals.  Jack Kisselbaugh added 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Deonco Wilkerson also scored 11 points.  Chase Elmore chipped in with nine points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.

Central Hardin,22,12,6,18,58

Lexington Christian Academy,16,23,13,17,69

Central Hardin (58) – Elmore 9, George 8, Hobbs 15, Wilkerson 11, Kisselbaugh 11, Hay 2, Nelson 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (69) – Hacker 28, Johnson 4, Rode 12, Brown 2, Dalton 17, Harrison 3, Walton 3.

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

2018COMBC

City of Middletown Holiday Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Lafayette vs. Central

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

December 29, 2018

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Javen Hardin, 5-10 Sr. Evan Dreux, 6-9 Jr. Ray Surratt, 5-5 So. Daniel Kinley, and 5-8 Sr. Caleb True.  Central coach Doug Bibby countered with 6-0 Jr. Dejuan Parks, 5-10 So. Devin Perry, 6-0 Jr. Jeremiah Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Josh Watkins, and 5-7 Sr. Eric Rice.

Lafayette trailed 36-30 at halftime but they outscored Central 27-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 77-66 victory.  Lafayette shot 51.9% from the field including six of 23 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Central turnovers.  Central shot 41.8% from the field including 14 of 31 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

Caleb True led Lafayette with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, and three steals.  Ray Surratt added 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Daniel Kinley recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.  Evan Dreux added 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

5-10 So. Shane Bibby led Central with 15 points on five three point baskets.  Eric Rice added 14 points and five rebounds.  Josh Watkins recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and three steals.

Lafayette,13,17,27,20,77

Central,18,18,8,22,66

Lafayette (77) – Hardin 5, Dreux 12, Surratt 18, Kinley 13, True 23, Stepp 2, McCoy 4.

Central (66) – Parks 2, Perry 7, Johnson 0, Watkins 13, Rice 14, Bibby 15, Thomas 4, Goodall 2, Beasom 9.

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

2018GHCGGC

12^th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Girls) (Championship)

Rockcastle County vs. Floyd Central

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 30, 2018

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Casey Coleman, 5-7 Sr. Emma Bullens, 5-11 Jr. Mackenzie Himes, 5-4 Jr. Shelby Newland, and 5-6 Sr. Kassi Lay.  Floyd Central coach Justin Triplett countered with 5-10 So. Katie Moore, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Preston, 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Moore, 5-2 So. Brooke Stumbo, and 5-5 8^th Grader Abby Maggard.

Floyd Central defeated Rockcastle County 57-54 to capture the championship.  Floyd Central shot 45.8% from the field including one of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Jaguars connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 Rockcastle County turnovers.  Rockcastle County shot 33.3% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rockets connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Floyd Central turnovers.

Katie Moore led Floyd Central with 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  5-10 Fr. Grace Martin added 13 points and 12 rebounds.  Kaylee Moore recorded 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. 

Shelby Newland led Rockcastle County with 12 points and three assists.  Casey Coleman added 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, five blocked shots, and three steals.  5-11 8^th Grader Hallie Jones pulled 10 rebounds.

Rockcastle County,9,11,16,18,54

Floyd Central,13,12,15,17,57

Rockcastle County (54) – Coleman 10, Bullens 4, Himes 5, Newland 12, Lay 0, Allen 2, Jones 8, McIntosh 6, King 3, Brown 4.

Floyd Central (57) – Katie Moore 21, Preston 6, Kaylee Moore 11, Stumbo 4, Maggard 0, Martin 13, Shannon 2.

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

2018GHCGC

12^th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Frankfort vs. Montgomery County

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 30, 2018

Frankfort coach Chris O’Bryan started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Chaz Austin, 5-11 Jr. Will O’Bryan, 6-6 Sr. John Tillman, 6-0 Sr. DaJuan Davis, and 6-2 Sr. Juanya Frank.  Montgomery County coach Matt Daniels countered with 6-4 Sr. Pharoah Davis, 6-1 Sr. Jonathan Kosier, 6-6 Sr. Will Cockrell, 5-11 Sr. Myron Ralls, and 6-1 Jr. Austin Eichenberger.

Frankfort raced out to a 23-14 first quarter lead on their way to a 79-63 victory over Montgomery County to earn the championship.  Frankfort shot 50% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 16 of 29 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Montgomery County turnovers.  Montgomery County shot 36.2% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Frankfort turnovers.

Juanya Frank led Frankfort with 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.  John Tillman added 19 points and 11 rebounds.  DaJuan Davis recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Austin Eichenberger led Montgomery County with 14 points including two three point baskets and three blocked shots.  Pharoah Davis added 13 points13 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Will Cockrell recorded nine points and three blocked shots.

Frankfort,23,15,17,24,79

Montgomery County,14,10,20,19,63

Frankfort (79) – Austin 9, O’Bryan 3, Tillman 19, Davis 19, Frank 22, Bush 3, Twombly 2, Blythe 2.

Montgomery County (63) – Davis 13, Kosier 8, Cockrell 9, Ralls 4, Eichenberger 14, Dyer 8, Harrison 5, Carroll 2.

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