2015SOCAREKU

South Carolina State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 3, 2015

South Carolina State coach Murray Gavin started the following lineup; 6-7 Fr. Tashombe Riley, 6-4 Sr. Devin Joint, 6-8 Jr. Darryl Palmer, 5-10 So. Karon Wright, and 6-2 Fr. Edward Stephens.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Jeff Neubauer countered with 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-5 Jr. Denzel Richardson, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-2 So. Isaac McGlone.

Eastern Kentucky defeated South Carolina State by a score of 63-52.  Eastern Kentucky shot 48.9% from the field including 10 of 26 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 South Carolina State turnovers.  South Carolina State shot 39.6% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Denzel Richardson led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  Eric Stutz also scored 18 points.  Stutz was eight of 10 from the field and two of three from the free throw line.  Corey Walden chipped in with 11 points.  Isaac McGlone recorded nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.

Darryl Palmer led South Carolina State with 16 points and eight rebounds.  Edward Stephens added eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  6-3 So. Greg Mortimer chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.

South Carolina State,24,28,52

Eastern Kentucky,35,28,63

South Carolina State (52) – Riley 2, Joint 6, Palmer 16, Wright 3, Stephens 8, Mortimer 7, Kirksey 5, McCray 1, Hughes 2, Troutman 2.

Eastern Kentucky (63) – Knipp 4, Richardson 18, Stutz 18, Walden 11, McGlone 9, Babb-Harrison 3.

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

2014EKUCOPPIN

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Coppin State University (Men)

P.E. Complex

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD

December 30, 2014

Eastern Kentucky University coach Jeff Neubauer started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-5 Jr. Denzel Richardson, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-2 So. Isaac McGlone.  Coppin State University coach Michael Grant countered with 6-7 Sr. Arnold Fripp, 6-4 Jr. Sterling Smith, 6-8 So. Jerimyjah Batts, 5-10 Sr. Taariq Cephas, and 6-2 So. Christian Kessee.

Baltimore native Denzel Richardson celebrated his homecoming by nailing a three point basket with 0.3 seconds remaining on the clock to give Eastern Kentucky a 66-63 victory over Coppin State.  There were six ties and 22 lead changes in this game.  EKU shot 41.8% from the field including seven of 27 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 26 Coppin State turnovers.  Coppin State shot 50% from the field including 12 of 20 from beyond the arc.  The eagles connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 EKU turnovers.

Corey Walden led EKU with 33 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Eric Stutz added eight points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Taariq Cephas led Coppin State with 17 points including five three point baskets and seven assists.  Christian Kessee added 13 points including four three point baskets.  Sterling Smith chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.  Arnold Fripp recorded eight points and 10 rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky,31,35,66

Coppin State,28,35,63

Eastern Kentucky (66) – Knipp 6, Richardson 5, Stutz 8, Walden 33, McGlone 5, Babb-Harrison 2, Powell 7.

Coppin State (63) – Fripp 8, Smith 10, Batts 2, Cephas 17, Kessee 13, Gary 8, Josiah 5.

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

2014EKUFAU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Florida Atlantic University (Men)

FAU Arena

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

December 20, 2014

Eastern Kentucky University coach Jeff Neubauer started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-5 Jr. Denzel Richardson, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-4 So. Jaylen Babb-Harrison.  Florida Atlantic University coach Michael Curry countered with 6-6 Sr. Kelvin Penn, 6-4 Jr. Jackson Trapp, 6-9 Fr. CJ Turman, 5-10 So. Marquan Botley, and 6-0 Jr. Soloman Poole.

Javier Lacunza nailed a three point basket to give FAU a 63-60 lead for good in a 69-66 victory over Eastern Kentucky.  There were 12 ties and 13 lead changes in this game.  FAU shot 54.5% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line.  The Owls connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored six points off seven EKU turnovers.  EKU shot 48.3% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 21 FAU turnovers.

Jackson Trapp led FAU with 19 points including six three point baskets.  Marquan Botley added 15 points and five assists.  CJ Turman chipped in with 12 points.  Kelvin Penn recorded eight points, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Corey Walden led EKU with 15 points and four steals.  Eric Stutz added 13 points, five rebounds, and six assists.  Denzel Richardson also scored 13 points.  6-7 Jr. Ja’Mill Powell also reached double figures with 10 points.

Eastern Kentucky,30,36,66

Florida Atlantic,30,39,69

Eastern Kentucky (66) – Knipp 9, Richardson 13, Stutz 13, Walden 15, Babb-Harrison 0, McGlone 4, Powell 10, Muff 2.

Florida Atlantic (69) – Penn 8, Trapp 19, Turman 12, Botley 15, Poole 4, Massey 5, Lacunza 6.

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

2014EKUMIAMI

Eastern Kentucky University vs. University of Miami (FL) (Men)

Bank United Center

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

December 19, 2014

Eastern Kentucky coach Jeff Neubauer started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-4 So. Jaylen Babb-Harrison, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-5 Jr. Denzel Richardson.  Miami coach Jim Larranga countered with 6-7 Gr. Joe Thomas, 6-5 Jr. Sheldon McClellan, 7-0 Jr. Tonye Jekiri 5-11 Jr. Angel Rodriguez, and 5-11 So. Manu LeComte.

Eastern Kentucky led 27-25 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat the #18 ranked Miami by a score of 72-44.  Miami was ice cold after the intermission as they started the second half missing 12 of their first 13 shots.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50.9% from the field including 14 of 26 from the three point line.  The Colonels shot a sizzling 60.7% from the field including nine of 14 from the three point line in the second half.  The Colonels connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Miami shot 29.3% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Hurricanes connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

Corey Walden led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points and five rebounds.  Timmy Knipp added 17 points including five three point baskets.  Eric Stutz recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.  6-2 So. Isaac McGlone chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.

Sheldon McClellan led Miami with 14 points including three three point baskets.  6-2 Fr. Deandre Burnett recorded nine points on three three point baskets.

Eastern Kentucky,27,45,72

Miami University,25,19,44

Eastern Kentucky (72) – Knipp 17, Babb-Harrison 4, Stutz 13, Walden 18, Richardson 5, McGlone 12, Powell 3.

Miami University (44) – Thomas 2, McClellan 14, Jekiri 2, Rodriguez 1, LeComte 7, Newton 2, Burnett 9, Reed 7.

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

2014ETUEKU

East Tennessee vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 16, 2014

East Tennessee coach Maury Bartow started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Lester Wilson, 6-2 So. AJ Merriweather, 6-7 So. Isaac Banks, 6-0 Jr. Petey McClain, and 6-3 Sr. Rashawn Rembert.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Jeff Neubauer countered with 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-7 Jr. Ja’Mill Powell, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-4 So. Jaylen Babb-Harrison.

East Tennessee led by 18 points with 7:37 left in the game and survived a furious rally to defeat Eastern Kentucky 63-60.  East Tennessee shot 42% from the field including 15 of 34 from the three point line.  The Buccaneers connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 40% from the field including 10 of 31 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 East Tennessee turnovers.

Rashawn Rembert led East Tennessee with 30 points including nine three point baskets.  Lester Wilson added 15 points including four three point baskets.  Isaac Banks recorded six points, nine rebounds, and four assists.

Eric Stutz led Eastern Kentucky with 13 points and eight rebounds.  Corey Walden added 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Jaylen Babb-Harrison recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.  6-5 Jr. Denzel Richardson chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

East Tennessee,33,30,63

Eastern Kentucky,26,34,60

East Tennessee (63) – Wilson 15, Merriweather 3, Banks 6, McClain 0, Rembert 30, Harris 3, Riley 6.

Eastern Kentucky (60) – Knipp 7, Powell 4, Stutz 13, Walden 13, Babb-Harrison 11, Richardson 9, McGlone 3.

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

2014VALPOEKU

Valparaiso University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond KY

December 3, 2014

Valparaiso coach Bryce Drew started the following lineup: 6-9 So. Alec Peters, 6-3 Jr. Darien Walker, 6-10 Sr. Vashil Fernandez, 6-1 Fr. Keith Carter, and 6-1 Fr. Tevonn Walker.  Eastern coach Jeff Neubauer countered with 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-7 Jr. Ja’Mill Powell, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-2 So. Isaac McGlone.

Eastern led 45-43 early in the second half but Valparaiso went on a 22-4 run to lead 65-49 on their way to a 72-66 victory.  There were four ties and 14 lead changes in this game.  Valparaiso shot 49% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line.  They connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven EKU turnovers.  EKU shot 36.1% from the field including 12 of 37 from beyond the arc.  The colonels connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Valparaiso turnovers.

Alec Peters led Valparaiso with 21 points including seven of eight from the three point line and seven rebounds.  Tevonn Walker added 15 points.  Vashil Fernandez added 12 points on six of six from the field, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Keith Carter recorded nine points and seven assists.  6-8 Fr. David Skara pulled down nine rebounds.

Timmy Knipp led EKU with 16 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Corey Walden added 13 points and five rebounds.  Eric Stutz chipped in with 11 points.  6-4 So. Jaylen Babb-Harrison also reached double figures with 10 points.

Valparaiso University,32,40,72

Eastern Kentucky,30,36,66

Valparaiso (72) – Peters 21, D. Walker 4, Fernandez 12, Carter 9, T. Walker 15, Nickerson 3, Skara 4, Adekoya 4.

Eastern Kentucky (66) – Knipp 16, Powell 3, Stutz 11, Walden 13, McGlone 5, Richardson 2, Babb-Harrison 10, Hood 6.

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

2014EKUIUPUI

Eastern Kentucky University vs. IUPUI (Men)

Indiana Farmers Coliseum

IUPUI

Indianapolis, IN

December 13, 2014

Eastern Kentucky University coach Jeff Neubauer started the following lineup:  6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-7 Jr. Ja’Mill Powell, 6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz, 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden, and 6-4 So. Jaylen Babb-Harrison.  IUPUI coach Jason Gardner countered with 6-6 Fr. Aaron Brennan, 6-5 Jr. Mason Archie, 6-7 Sr. DavRon Williams, 5-9 Jr. PJ Boutte, and 6-5 Jr. Marcellus Barksdale.

Eastern led 34-32 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to earn a 73-64 victory over IUPUI.  Eastern Kentucky went on a 27-7 run to open the second half to take a 61-39 but IUPUI battled back fueled by a 17-3 run to narrow the margin to single digits.  Eastern Kentucky shot 55.3% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 IUPUI turnovers.  IUPUI shot 49% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Corey Walden led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  Eric Stutz added 17 points and five rebounds.  Ja’Mill Powell chipped in with 14 points including two three point baskets.  6-4 Jr. Jonathan Hood recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Mason Archie led IUPUI with 12 points and seven assists.  Aaron Brennan added 11 points.  6-5 Fr. Leo Svete chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets. Marcellus Barksdale recorded eight points, five rebounds, and three steals.  DavRon Williams also scored eight points.

Eastern Kentucky,34,39,73

IUPUI,32,32,64

Eastern Kentucky (73) – Knipp 7, Powell 14, Stutz 17, Walden 20, Babb-Harrison 5, Richardson 2, Hood 8.

IUPUI (64) – Brennan 11, Archie 12, Williams 8, Boutte 3, Barksdale 8, Svete 9, McCallum 3, James 2, Ray 2, McCall 6.

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

2014CALACS

Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Allen County-Scottsville (Girls)

South Central Bank-Halton Classic (Championship)

Allen County-Scottsville High School

Scottsville, KY

December 31, 2014

Christian Academy of Louisville coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Brittany Mumford, 5-7 7^th Grade Shelby Calhoun, 5-9 Jr. Emma Bowman, 5-6 So. Emma Wesley, and 5-6 So. Summer Conti.  Allen County-Scottsville coach Brad Bonds countered with 5-11 Sr. Morgan Rich, 5-10 8^th Grade Sarah Sutton, 6-1 Sr. Holly Robinson, 5-6 Jr. Jordan Brooks, and 5-8 Jr. Savannah Gregory.

ACS utilized their size advantage to relentlessly pound the boards in a 79-61 victory over CAL.  ACS shot 40.5% from the field including four of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 CAL turnovers.  CAL shot 43.1% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Centurions connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 ACS turnovers.

Savannah Gregory was named Tournament MVP and led ACS with 23 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.  Holly Robinson added 20 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Morgan Rich recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds. 

Emma Wesley led CAL with 19 points.  Summer Conti added 13 points.

CAL,13,19,15,14,61

ACS,19,20,21,19,79

CAL (61) – Mumford 6, Calhoun 7, Bowman 6. Wesley 19, Conti 13, Lankin 3, McDonald 7.

ACS (79) – Rich 19, Sutton 8, Robinson 20, Brooks 1, Gregory 23, Hudson 3, King 2, Stafford 3.

A special thanks to Don Meador of Allen County-Scottsville for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2014MASONACS

Mason County vs. Allen County-Scottsville (Girls)

South Central Bank-Halton Classic

Allen County-Scottsville High School

Scottsville, KY

December 30, 2014

Mason County coach Piper Lindsey started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Maddie Boone, 5-8 So. Brianna McNutt, 5-9 Sr. Cara Green, 5-3 So. Brianna Littleton, and 5-8 So. Whitney O’Mara.  Allen County-Scottsville coach Brad Bonds countered with 5-11 Sr. Morgan Rich, 5-10 8^th Grade Sarah Sutton. 6-1 Sr. Holly Robinson, 5-6 Jr. Jordan Brooks, and 5-8 Jr. Savannah Gregory.

Allen County-Scottsville defeated Mason County by a score of 62-41.  ACS shot 50% from the field including two of six from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Mason County turnovers.  Mason County shot 32.6% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Royals connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 ACS turnovers.

Savannah Gregory led ACS with 25 points, eight rebounds, and six steals.  Morgan Rich added 10 points.  Holly Robinson recorded nine points and eight rebounds.

Cara Green and Maddie Boone led Mason County with 12 points each.

Mason County,14,11,3,13,41

ACS,18,16,15,13,62

Mason County (41) – Boone 12, McNutt 5, Green 12, Littleton 0, O’Mara 1, Bailey 6, Butler 3, Moran 2.

ACS (62) – Rich 10, Sutton 6, Robinson 9, Brooks 8, Gregory 25, Hudson 2, Stafford 2.

A special thanks to Don Meador of Allen County-Scottsville for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game,

2014CENTRALACS

Central vs. Allen County-Scottsville (Girls)

South Central Bank-Halton Classic

Allen County-Scottsville High School

Scottsville, KY

December 29, 2014

Central coach Ashley Franklin started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Brenda Hackett, 5-7 So. Stephanie Cole, 5-5 Jr. Tara Glass, 5-2 So. Thelisia Beasley Cain, and 5-5 Jr. Peyton Evans.  Allen County-Scottsville coach Brad Bonds countered with 5-11 Sr. Morgan Rich, 5-10 8^th Grade Sarah Sutton, 6-1 Sr. Holly Robinson, 5-6 Jr. Jordan Brooks, and 5-8 Jr. Savannah Gregory.

Allen County-Scottsville raced out to a 20-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 66-53 victory over Central.  ACS shot 47.9% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled own 36 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 24 Central turnovers.  Central shot 44.9% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Yellowjackets connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 21 Allen County-Scottsville turnovers.

Savannah Gregory led ACS with 19 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and six steals.  Morgan Rich added 18 points including two three point baskets and three steals.  Sarah Sutton chipped in with 13 points and 10 rebounds.  Holly Robinson recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Brenda Hackett led Central with 18 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals.  Peyton Evans added 16 points including two three point baskets and three steals.

Central,6,16,20,11,53

ACS,20,14,22,10,66

Central (53) – Hackett 18, Cole 4, Glass 6, Cain 1, Evans 16, Green 2, New 6.

ACS (66) – Rich 18, Sutton 13, Robinson 9, Brooks 5, Gregory 19, King 2.

A special thanks to Don Meador of Allen County-Scottsville for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.