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Friday, 13 February 2015
Lafayette vs. Bryan Station (Boys) February 10, 2015
Topic: Basketball

2015LAFBS

 

 

Lafayette vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High school

Lexington, KY

February 10, 2015

 

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Lucky Jackson, 5-10 Jr. Jaelin Jenkins, 6-6 Jr. Ross Jenkins, 5-10 So. Jajuante Carpenter, and 6-0 Jr. Harrison Lane.  Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson countered with 6-3 Sr. Tequan Claitt, 6-0 Sr. Josh Owsley, 6-5 Jr. Deandre Dishman, 6-0 Jr. Andre Davis, and 6-0 Sr. CJ Walker.

Lafayette trailed by one point with 26 seconds remaining on the clock but rallied for a 57-52 victory over Bryan Station.  The score was tied six times and there were 13 lead changes in this game.  Lafayette shot 42.9% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 18 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 38.35 from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Lafayette turnovers.

Lucky Jackson led Lafayette with 15 points, four rebounds, and three steals.  5-9 Jr. TJ Downey added 13 points.  Ross Jenkins recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

CJ Walker led Bryan Station with 17 points including three three point baskets.  Tequan Claitt added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Andre Davis chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets.  Deandre Dishman recorded six points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Lafayette,16,13,9,19,57

Bryan Station,13,8,16,15,52

 

Lafayette (57) – Jackson 15, J. Jenkins 5, R. Jenkins 11, Carpenter 3, Lane 4, Watkins 6, Downey 13.

 

Bryan Station (52) – Claitt 13, Owsley 3, Dishman 6, Davis 11, Walker 17, Carson 2.

 

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


Posted by REH at 8:51 PM EST
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Lexington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Boys) February 10, 2015
Topic: Basketball

2015LCATHMADCEN

 

 

Lexington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 10, 2015

 

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tanner Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Reese Ryan. 6-5 Sr. Walker Boothe, 5-10 Sr. Michael Talbott, and 6-2 Sr. Jarod Griffin.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-3 Jr. Cameron Thomas, 6-2 Jr. John Williams, 6-4 Sr. Sam Jones, 5-10 Jr. Terique Miller, and 5-11 Sr. Kirkland Humphrey.

Lexington Catholic defeated Madison Central by a score of 76-73 in a game that featured a 43 point outburst by Lexington Catholic’s Tanner Johnson and the long range marksmanship of Madison Central’s Kirkland Humphrey.  There were six lead changes and two ties in this game.  Lexington Catholic led 54-37 in the third quarter but had to withstand a furious Madison Central rally to earn the victory.

Lexington Catholic shot 51.7% from the field including 12 of 24 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on four of eight from the free throw line, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 52.8% from the field including 12 of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tanner Johnson led Lexington catholic with 43 points including nine three point baskets, five rebounds, three blocked shots, and four steals.  Jarod Griffin added 17 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Reese Ryan dished out 11 assists.

Kirkland Humphrey led Madison Central with 27 points including seven of eight three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists.  Terique Miller added 16 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and six assists.  Sam Jones recorded 14 points and five rebounds.  Cameron Thomas chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

 

Lexington Catholic,13,24,21,18,76

Madison Central,13,19,17,24,73

 

Lexington Catholic (76) – Johnson 43, Ryan 2, Boothe 0, Talbott 4, Griffin 17, Ogbogu 8, Whitman 2.

 

Madison Central (73) – Thomas 7, Williams 5, Jones 14, Miller 16, Humphrey 27, Richardson 2, Taylor 2.

 

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


Posted by REH at 8:04 PM EST
Updated: Friday, 13 February 2015 9:46 PM EST
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George Rogers Clark vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls) February 10, 2015
Topic: Basketball

2015GRCLCATH

 

 

George Rogers Clark vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

February 10, 2015

 

George Rogers Clark Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Sandra Skinner, 5-10 Jr. Sydney Anderson, 6-3 So. Elizabeth Hardiman, 5-6 Sr. Kaytlynn Williams, and 5-8 Sr. Paige Taylor.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Sr. Rachel Blake, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Bonn, 5-9 Sr. Caroline Lynch, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Browning, and 5-7 Sr. Caroline Osbourn.

Lexington Catholic raced out to a 19-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-45 victory over George Rogers Clark.  Lexington Catholic shot 62.5% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 GRC turnovers.  GRC shot 40.5% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Caroline Osbourn led a balanced Lexington Catholic scoring attack with 15 points including three three point baskets.  Caroline Lynch added 14 points and four assists.  Rachel Blake recorded 10 points and four steals.  Sarah Bonn also scored 10 points.  Bailey Browning added five points, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

Sandra Skinner led GRC with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.  Sydney Anderson added 11 points and four assists.  Kaytlynn Williams recorded nine points on three three point baskets.

 

George Rogers Clark,9,14,9,13,45

Lexington Catholic,19,17,14,14,64

 

George Rogers Clark (45) – Skinner 17, Anderson 11, Hardiman 2, Williams 9, Taylor 3, Flowers 3.

 

Lexington Catholic (64) – Blake 10, Bonn 10, Lynch 14, Browning 5, Osbourn 15, Pippen 5, Ballard 5.

 

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew Glenn Gentry and Gary Long for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

 


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Morehead State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men) February 11, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015MOREKU

 

 

Morehead State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Eastern Kentucky University

McBrayer Arena

Richmond, KY

February 11, 2015

 

Morehead State University coach Sean Woods started the following lineup; 6-6 Sr. Karam Mashour, 6-3 Jr. Brent Arrington, 6-10 Sr. Billy Reader, 5-10 Sr. Kareem Storey, and 6-3 So. Corban Collins.  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 6-2 So. Isaac McGlone.

Eastern Kentucky went on a 12-2 run to break a 49-49 tie and took a 61-51 lead on their way to a 69-57 victory over Morehead State tonight.  There were three ties and five lead changes in this game.  Eastern’s victory and Belmont’s loss tonight allows Eastern to take over first place in the OVC East Division.  Easter Kentucky shot 51.2% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 23 of 27 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Morehead State turnovers.  Morehead State shot 42.55 from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Eric Stutz led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points.  Corey Walden added 15 points including 11 of 12 free throws, four assists, and two steals.  6-5 Jr. Denzel Richardson chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.

Karam Mashour led Morehead State with 16 points including seven of 10 free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-2 Sr. Angelo Warner added 13 points and 6-3 Fr. Miguel Dicent recorded 12 points including two three point baskets.

 

Morehead State,28,29,57

Eastern Kentucky,32,37,69

 

Morehead State (57) – Mashour 16, Arrington 2, Reader 2, Storey 4, Collins 6, Dicent 12, Elechi 2, Warner 13.

 

Eastern Kentucky (69) – Knipp 5, Powell 8, Stutz 25, Walden 15, McGlone 5, Jackson 2, Richardson 9.

 

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


Posted by REH at 1:49 AM EST
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Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men) February 7,
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015TSUEKU

 

 

Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Eastern Kentucky University

McBrayer Arena

Richmond, KY

February 7, 2015

 

Tennessee State University coach Dana Ford started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Demontez Loman, 6-4 Fr. Darreon Reddick, 6-9 Fr. Christian Mekowulu, 6-1 Fr. Charles Tucker, and 6-2 Jr. Xavier Richards.  Eastern Kentucky 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 Kentucky defeated Tennessee State tonight by a score of 77-72.  The Colonels led 74-72 with 16 seconds remaining on the clock when 6-1 Jr. Tommy Matthews made the play of the game by blocking a field goal attempt by Tennessee State’s Michael Roper.  Eastern Kentucky connected on three free throws down the stretch to ensure the victory.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 21 of 27 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 49% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Timmy Knipp led Eastern Kentucky with a career high 23 points including six three point baskets.  Corey Walden added 22 points including nine of 11 free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals.  Eric Stutz recorded 16 points and four rebounds.

6-5 Jr. Michael Roper led Tennessee State with 32 points including seven three point baskets.  Xavier Richards added 16 points.  5-10 Sr. Jay Harris chipped in with 12 points and eight assists.  Demontez Loman recorded six points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

 

Tennessee State,30,42,72

Eastern Kentucky,42,35,77

 

Tennessee State (72) – Loman 6, Reddick 2, Mekowulu 3, Tucker 1, Richards 16, Roper 32, Harris 12.

 

Eastern Kentucky (77) – Knipp 23, Powell 7, Stutz 16, Walden 22, McGlone 6, Richardson 1, Muff 2.

 

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


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Thursday, 12 February 2015
Belmont University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men) February 5, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015BELMONTEKU

 

 

Belmont University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Eastern Kentucky University

McBrayer Arena

Richmond, KY

February 5, 2015

 

Belmont University coach Rick Byrd started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Evan Bradds, 6-3 Jr. Craig Bradshaw, 6-8 Fr. Amanze Egekeze, 6-1 Sr. Reece Chamberlain, and 6-3 So. Taylor Barnette.  Eastern Kentucky 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 Kentucky defeated OVC East Division leader Belmont University by a score of 81-69.  It was a game of runs tonight with each team going on runs in each half but Eastern Kentucky took command of the game with a 15-4 run in the second half.  Eastern Kentucky shot 57.1% from the field including 12 of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 18 Belmont turnovers.  Belmont shot 53.2% from the field including 10 of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Eric Stutz led Eastern with a career high 27 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Stutz was 10 of 11 from the field including two of two from beyond the arc and five of six free throws.  Corey Walden added 15 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.  Timmy Knipp chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.  Isaac McGlone also reached double digits with 10 points.

Reece Chamberlain led Belmont with 14 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Taylor Barnette also scored 14 points including three three point baskets.  Evan Bradds recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.

 

Belmont University,29,40,69

Eastern Kentucky,40,41,81

 

Belmont University (69) – Bradds 11, Bradshaw 6, Egekeze 8, Chamberlain 14, Barnette 14, Smith 5, Chowbay 6, Mercer 5.

 

Eastern Kentucky (81) – Knipp 12, Powell 8, Stutz 27, Walden 15, McGlone 10, Richardson 8, Matthews 1.

 

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


Posted by REH at 10:41 PM EST
Updated: Thursday, 12 February 2015 10:46 PM EST
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Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Boys) January 31, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015EKUMOREHEAD

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men)

Morehead State University

Johnson Arena

Morehead, KY

January 31, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky 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 6-2 So. Isaac McGlone.  Morehead State Sean Woods countered with 6-6 Sr. Karam Mashour, 6-3 Jr. Brent Arrington, 6-10 Sr. Billy Reader, 5-10 Sr. Kareem Storey, and 6-3 So. Corban Collins.

Eastern Kentucky rallied late to defeat Morehead state by a score of 66-57.  The score was tied seven times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 42.9% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 23 of 27 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Morehead State turnovers.  Morehead State shot 36.7% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Corey Walden led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points including 12 of 13 free throws and four steals.  Eric Stutz added 17 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.  Isaac McGlone recorded nine points on three three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.  Timmy Knipp chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.

6-2 Sr. Angelo Warner led Morehead State with 17 points including three three point baskets.  Brent Arrington added 12 points, six rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Corban Collins recorded nine points and six assists.  Karam Mashour added six points and 10 rebounds.

 

Eastern Kentucky,27,39,66

Morehead State,34,23,57

 

Eastern Kentucky (66) – Knipp 9. Powell 4, Stutz, 17, Walden 20, McGlone 9, Richardson 7.

 

Morehead State (57) – Mashour 6, Arrington 12, Reader 7, Storey 3, Collins 9, Dicent 2, Fuggins 1, Warner 17.

 

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


Posted by REH at 5:07 PM EST
Updated: Wednesday, 11 February 2015 4:15 PM EST
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Eastern Kentucky University vs. Murray State University (Men) January 29, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015EKUMSU

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Murray State University (Men)

Murray State University

CFSB Center

Murray, KY

January 29, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky coach Jeff  Neubauer started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Timmy Knipp, 6-7 Jr. Ja’Mill Powell, 6-8 Sr. Deverin Muff, 6-1 Fr. Paul Jackson, and 6-2 Sr. Corey Walden.  Murray State coach Steve Prohm countered with 6-8 Sr. Jarvis Williams, 6-4 Jr. Jeffery Moss, 6-7 Sr. Jonathan Fairell, 6-2 So. Cameron Payne, and 6-3 Sr. TJ Sapp.

Murray State trailed five points with 1:46 left in the game but the Racers rallied to force overtime and took control in overtime to defeat Eastern Kentucky by a score of 85-78.  This was a game of runs as the score was tied six times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Each team led by as many as eight points in the first half and Eastern actually led 62-54 with 5:49 remaining on the clock in regulation. 

Murray State shot 53.7% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Racers connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 41.7% from the field including 13 of 35 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Murray State turnovers.

Cameron Payne led Murray State with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and six steals.  Jarvis Williams added 17 points and 11 rebounds.  TJ Sapp chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds, and seven assists.  Jeffery Moss added 13 points.  6-3 So. Justin Seymour also reached double figures with 11 points including three three point baskets.

Corey Walden led Eastern Kentucky with 26 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  Ja’Mill Powell added 22 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  6-8 Sr. Eric Stutz recorded 16 points and five rebounds.  Timmy Knipp scored 12 points on four three point baskets.  6-2 So. Isaac McGlone dished out six assists.

 

Eastern Kentucky,38,32,8,78

Murray State,32,38,15,85

 

Eastern Kentucky (78) – Knipp 12, Powell 22, Muff 2, Jackson 0, Walden 26, Stutz 16.

 

Murray State (85) – Williams 17, Moss 13, Fairell 6, Payne 21, Sapp 14, Seymour 11, Flomo 3.

 

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


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Eastern Kentucky University vs. TennesseeTech University (Men) January 24, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015EKUTTU

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech University (Men)

Tennessee Tech University

Eblen Center

Cookeville, TN

January 24, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky 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.  Tennessee Tech coach Steve Payne countered with 6-8 Sr. Dwan Caldwell, 6-5 Sr. Javon McKay, 6-10 Jr. Charles Jackson, 6-1 Jr. Torrance Rowe, and 6-3 So. Shirmane Thomas.

Eastern Kentucky led 41-30 at halftime but Tennessee Tech rallied in the second half to earn an 83-81 overtime victory.  6-5 Jr. Josiah Moore hit a basket with seven seconds remaining on the clock to give Tennessee tech an 83-81 lead.  Eastern Kentucky had a long three point attempt at the buzzer for the victory but it did not connect.  There were three ties and six lead changes in this game.  Tennessee Tech shot 54.4% from the field including 10 of 20 from the three point line.  The Golden Eagles connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50.9% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Tennessee Tech turnovers.

Charles Jackson led Tennessee Tech with 18 points and 10 rebounds.  Torrance Rowe added 14 points, five rebounds, and 10 assists.  6-3 Fr. Aleksa Jugovic also scored 14 points including four three point baskets.  Javon McKay chipped in with 12 points.  Dwan Caldwell recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.

Corey Walden led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.  Eric Stutz added 20 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.  Timmy Knipp recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.

 

Eastern Kentucky,41,31,9,81

Tennessee tech,30,42,11,83

 

Eastern Kentucky (81) – Knipp 14, Richardson 3, Stutz 20, Walden 22, McGlone 6, Jackson 3, Hood 2, Powell 8, Muff 3.

 

Tennessee Tech (83) – Caldwell 11, McKay 12, Jackson 18, Rowe 14, Thomas 0, Johnson 3, Jugovic 14, Moore 7, Ramsey 4.

 

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


Posted by REH at 12:36 AM EST
Updated: Wednesday, 11 February 2015 12:40 AM EST
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Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Men) January 22, 2015
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2015EKUJSU

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Men)

Jacksonville State University

Pete Matthews Coliseum

Jacksonville, AL

January 22, 2015

 

Eastern Kentucky 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.  Jacksonville State coach James Green countered with 6-7 Sr. DJ Felder, 6-3 Sr. Darion Rackley, 6-8 Sr. Jamal Hunter, 5-10 Sr. Avery Moore, and 6-3 Jr. Jaquail Townser.

Eastern Kentucky held a seven point lead with 1:31 left in the game but Jacksonville State outscored the Colonels 12-1 down the stretch including seven free throws to earn a 71-67 victory.  There were four ties and eight lead changes in this game.  Jacksonville state shot 50% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Gamecocks connected on 21 of 24 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 48.1% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 15 Jacksonville State turnovers.

Darion Rackley led Jacksonville State with 25 points including eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Jamal Hunter added 14 points including eight of nine free throws and six rebounds.  Avery Moore chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. 

Eric Stutz led Eastern Kentucky with 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Timmy Knipp also scored 16 points including four three point baskets.  Corey Walden recorded 10 points and seven assists.  Denzel Richardson added nine points.

 

Eastern Kentucky,33,34,67

Jacksonville State,32,39,71

 

Eastern Kentucky (67) – Knipp 16, Richardson 9, Stutz 16, Walden 10, McGlone 8, Jackson 2, Powell 6.

 

Jacksonville State (71) – Felder 6, Rackley 25, Hunter 14, Moore 10, Townser 2, Drumwright 6, Watson 8.

 

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

 


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