2015WCEKU

Western Carolina vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 21, 2015

Western Carolina coach 6-0 Sr. Erika Joseph, 5-10 So. Ace Easter, 6-2 Sr. Lindsey Burleson, 5-5 So. Kyla Hough, and 5-7 Sr. Lindsay Simpson.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 Fr. Abby Wright, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated Western Carolina by a score of 91-62.  Eastern Kentucky shot 43.4% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 51 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Western Carolina turnovers.  Western Carolina shot 32.8% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Catamounts connected on 21 of 32 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored seven points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Shameekia Murray added 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  Michaela Hunter recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Mariah Massengill chipped in with eight points and six rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples added eight points and seven rebounds.

6-2 So. Sherae Bonner led Western Carolina with 12 points and two blocked shots.  Erika Joseph added 10 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Kyla Hough recorded nine points, three assists, and three steals.

Western Carolina,13,17,11,21,62

Eastern Kentucky,18,24,21,28,91

Western Carolina (62) – Joseph 10, Easter 2, Burleson 0, Hough 9, Simpson 0, Bonner 12, Mitchem 6, Farrington 6, Brown 2, Wester 7, Mack 5, Hatfield 3.

Eastern Kentucky (91) – Wright 4, Murray 20, O’Bannon 21, Massengill 8, Hunter 8, Triplett 6, Cooper 4, Willix 6, Pippen 6, Maples 8.

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

2015BALLSCSM

Ball State vs. South Carolina State (Men)

@EKUHoops Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 22, 2015

Ball State coach James Whitford started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Bo Calhoun, 6-6 Sr. Ryan Weber, 6-6 Jr. Franko House, 6-3 So. Francis Kiapway, and 6-4 Jr. Naiel Smith.  South Carolina State coach Murray Gavin countered with 6-7 Sr. Gabriel McCray, 6-3 Jr. Eric Eaves, 6-8 Sr. Darryl Palmer, 6-0 Jr. Greg Mortimer, and 6-2 So. Ed Stephens.

Ball State defeated South Carolina State by a score of 72-60.  Ball State shot 41.8% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 20 of 27 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight South Carolina State turnovers.  South Carolina State shot 37.3% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Ball State turnovers.

Franko House led Ball State with 18 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Bo Calhoun added 16 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.  6-6 So. Sean Sellers chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.  Ryan Weber also reached double figures with 10 points.

Gabriel McCray led South Carolina State with 11 points and six rebounds.  Eric Eaves and 5-10 So. Ty Soloman also scored 11 points each.  Darryl Palmer and Ed Stephens added 10 points each.  6-7 So. Tashombe Riley recorded six points and nine rebounds.

Ball State,33,39,72

South Carolina State,27,33,60

Ball State (72) – Calhoun 16, Weber 10, House 18, Kiapway 0, Smith 2, Tyler 7, Davis 6, Sellers 12, Wells 1.

South Carolina State (60) – McCray 11, Eaves 11, Palmer 10, Mortimer 1, Stephens 10, Riley 6, Soloman 11.

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

2015LONEKUM

Longwood vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

@EKUHoops Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 22, 2015

Longwood coach Jayson Gee started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Khris Lane, 6-3 So. Kanayo Obi-Rapu, 6-8 Sr. Lotanna Nwogbo, 5-10 Sr. Tra’Vaughn White, and 6-2 Jr. Darrion Allen.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins, 6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-1 So. Paul Jackson, and 6-2 Jr. Isaac McGlone.

Eastern Kentucky University shot a blistering 66.7% from the field in a 110-97 victory over Longwood.  Longwood led 43-42 at halftime but EKU shot 81.3% from the field in the second half to pull away for the victory.  The score was tied nine times and there were 14 lead changes in the game.  EKU shot 66.7% from the field including 13 of 24 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Longwood turnovers.  Longwood shot 50% from the field including 10 of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lancers connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 EKU turnovers.

Jarelle Reischel led EKU with 37 points including three three point baskets and eight of 11 free throws. 13 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Javontae Hawkins added 26 points and five assists.  Paul Jackson recorded 14 points including three three point baskets and 13 assists.

Lotanna Nwogbo led Longwood with 26 points and seven rebounds.  Tra’Vaughn White added 21 points including five three point baskets.  5-11 Sr. Leron Fisher recorded 18 points including 11 of 11 free throws and nine assists.  Darrion Allen chipped in with 10 points.

Longwood,43,54,97

Eastern Kentucky,42,68,110

Longwood (97) – Lane 8, Obi-Rapu 8, Nwogbo 26, White 21, Allen 10, Fisher 18, Shields 6.

Eastern Kentucky (110) – Reischel 37, Hawkins 26, Mayo 8, Jackson 14, McGlone 9, King 7, Hood 1, Bluford 6, Pratt Jr. 2.

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

2015LONBALLM

Longwood vs. Ball State (Men)

@EKUHoops Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 21, 2015

Longwood coach Jayson Gee started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Khris Lane, 6-3 So. Kanayo Obi-Rapu, 6-8 Sr. Lotanna Mwogbo, 5-10 Sr. Tra’Vaughn White, and 6-2 Jr. Darrion Allen.  Ball State coach James Whitford countered with 6-6 Sr. Bo Calhoun, 6-6 Sr. Ryan Weber, 6-6 Jr. Franko House, 6-3 So. Francis Kiapway, and 6-4 Jr. Naiel Smith.

Ball State pulled away in the second half to defeat Longwood by a score of 78-67.  The score was tied six times and there were 12 lead changes.  Ball State shot 45.3% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 24 of 28 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Longwood turnovers.  Longwood shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lancers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Ball State turnovers.

Ryan Weber led Ball State with 17 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, and six rebounds.  Franko House added 14 points and six rebounds.  6-4 Sr. Jeremiah Davis chipped in with nine points including seven of seven free throws.

Kanayo Obi-Rapu led Longwood with 21 points including five three point baskets.  Khris Lane added 18 points and nine rebounds.  6-8 Fr. Chris Shields recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Longwood,31,36,67

Ball State,32,46,78

Longwood (67) – Lane 18, Obi-Rapu 21, Nwogbo 4, White 2, Allen 6, Fisher 5, Gee 2, Shields 9.

Ball State (78) – Calhoun 8, Weber 17, House 14, Kiapway 8, Smith 4, Tyler 5, Davis 9, Sellers 7, Moses 2, Wells 4.

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

2015SCSEKU

South Carolina State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

@EKUHoops Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 21, 2015

South Carolina State coach Murray Gavin started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Gabriel McCray, 6-3 Jr. Eric Eaves, 6-8 Sr. Darryl Palmer, 6-0 Jr. Greg Mortimer, and 6-2 So. Ed Stephens.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-4 Jr. Jonathan Hood, 6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-1 So. Paul Jackson, and 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated South Carolina State by a score of 92-82.  Eastern Kentucky shot 51.9% from the field including 11 of 20 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 25 of 33 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine South Carolina State turnovers.  South Carolina State shot 47.6% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 EKU turnovers.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points and five rebounds.  Javontae Hawkins added 19 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists.  Jarelle Reischel recorded 18 points including 11 of 14 free throws and seven rebounds.

Ed Stephens led South Carolina State with 21 points including five three point baskets.  Gabriel McCray added 18 points and five rebounds.  Eric Eaves recorded 16 points and Greg Mortimer chipped in with 10 points.

South Carolina State,36,46,82

Eastern Kentucky,43,49,92

South Carolina State (82) – McCray 18, Eaves 16, Palmer 4, Mortimer 10, Stephens 21, Riley 8, Soloman 4, Radovic 1.

Eastern Kentucky (92) – Reischel 18, Hood 3, Mayo 20, Jackson 7, Hawkins 19, Weaver 3, King 4, Babb-Harrison 5, Bluford 8, Powell 2, Pratt Jr. 3.

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

2015SCSLONM

South Carolina State vs. Longwood (Men)

@EKUHoops Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 20, 2015

South Carolina State coach Murray Gavin started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Gabriel McCray, 6-3 Jr. Eric Eaves, 6-8 Sr. Darryl Palmer, 6-0 Jr. Greg Mortimer, and 6-2 So. Ed Stephens.  Longwood coach Jayson Gee countered with 6-6 S0. Khris Lane, 6-3 So. Kanayo Obi-Rapu, 6-8 Sr. Lotanna Nwogbo, 5-10 Sr. Tra’Vaughn White, and 6-2 Jr. Darrion Allen.

South Carolina State defeated Longwood by a score of 83-77.  South Carolina State shot 49.2% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Longwood turnovers.  Longwood shot 47.3% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lancers connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored five points off seven South Carolina State turnovers.

Gabriel McCray led South Carolina State with 23 points and seven rebounds.  Ed Stephens added 12 points including three three point baskets.  Greg Mortimer chipped in with 10 points. 

Lotanna Nwogbo led Longwood with 27 points including 13 of 18 free throws and pulled down 15 rebounds.  Khris Lane added 12 points and Kanayo Obi-Rapu chipped in with 11 points.  Darrion Allen recorded nine points, five rebounds, and five assists.

South Carolina State,39,44,83

Longwood,30,47,77

South Carolina State (83) – McCray 23, Eaves 8, Palmer 9, Mortimer 10, Stephens 12, Riley 8, Pritchett 4, Radovic 9.

Longwood (77) – Lane 12, Obi-Rapu 11, Nwogbo 27, White 5, Allen 9, Gee 5, Belton 4, Burge 2, Shields 2.

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

2015BALLEKUM

Ball State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

@EKUHoops Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 20, 2015

Ball State coach James Whitford started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Bo Calhoun, 6-6 Sr. Ryan Weber, 6-6 Jr. Franko House, 6-3 So. Francis Kiapway, and 6-4 Jr. Naiel Smith.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-7 So. Greg King, 6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-2 Jr. Isaac McGlone, and 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins.

Eastern Kentucky captured a hard fought 89-81 victory over Ball State.  There were six ties and five lead changes in the game with Ball State opening the game with a 13-0 run.  Eastern Kentucky shot 56.5% from the field including 11 of 22 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 26 of 30 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 18 Ball State turnovers.  Ball State shot 47.5% from the field including 12 of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

6-4 Jr. Jonathan Hood led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points including five three point baskets.  Javontae Hawkins added 20 points including 10 of 10 free throws.  6-4 Jr. Jaylen Babb-Harrison recorded 14 points including three three point baskets.  6-7 Sr. Ja’Mill Powell chipped in with 13 points.

Ryan Weber led Ball State with 19 points including four three point baskets.  Franko House added 17 points and 10 rebounds.  Francis Kiapway chipped in with 15 points on five three point baskets.  6-2 So. Jeremie Tyler recorded 10 points.

Ball State,42,39,81

Eastern Kentucky,43,46,89

Ball State (81) – Calhoun 4, Weber 19, House 17, Kiapway 15, Smith 5, Tyler 10, Davis 4, Sellers 5, Moses 2.

Eastern Kentucky (89) – Reischel 9, King 4, Mayo 0, McGlone 3, Hawkins 20, Weaver 2, Jackson 2, Babb-Harrison 14, Hood 21, Powell 13, Pratt Jr. 1.

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

2015EKUUNCWM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. University North Carolina Wilmington (Men)

Trask Coliseum

University North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

November 16, 2015

Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Ja’Mill Powell, 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-2 Jr. Isaac McGlone, and 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins.  UNCW coach Kevin Keatts countered with 6-9 Gr. Dylan Sherwood, 6-5 Jr. Chris Flemmings, 6-9 Jr. Chuck Ogbodo, 6-1 Sr. Craig Ponder, and 6-5 Fr. CJ Bryce.

UNCW defeated Eastern Kentucky tonight by a score of 78-59.  UNCW shot 44.6% from the field including seven of 25 from the three point line.  They connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 33.3% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 22 of 35 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.

Craig Ponder led UNCW with 24 points, four assists, and three steals.  Dylan Sherwood added 16 points and nine rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Denzel Ingram recorded 15 points and four assists.  Chuck Ogbodo chipped in with seven points, nine rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Jarelle Reischel led Eastern Kentucky with 17 points including 10 of 14 free throws and pulled down 13 rebounds.  Javontae Hawkins added 16 points and five rebounds.  Nick Mayo recorded 12 points and five rebounds.

EKU,27,32,59

UNCW,38,40,78

EKU (59) – Powell 0, Reischel 17, Mayo 12, McGlone 3, Hawkins 16, Weaver 2, Bluford 4, Pratt Jr. 2, King 3.

UNCW (78) – Sherwood 16, Flemmings 3, Ogbodo 7, Ponder 24, Bryce 0, Matthews 2, Talley 6, Ingram 15, Cacok 2, Bryan 3.

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

2015EKURICHW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Richmond (Women)

Robbins Center

Richmond University

Richmond, KY

November 15, 2015

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.  Richmond coach Cori Chambers countered with 6-1 Fr. Tuuli Menna, 5-8 Jr. Janelle Hubbard, 6-4 So. Karleigh Wike, 5-8 So. Micaela Parson, and 5-8 Sr. Lauren Tolson.

Richmond outscored Eastern Kentucky 30-10 in the second quarter on their way to an 81-62 victory.  Richmond shot 53.8% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line.  They connected on 17 of 28 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 36.1% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Richmond turnovers.

Lauren Tolson led Richmond with 21 points including five three point baskets and six rebounds.  Janelle Hubbard added 17 points and four assists.  Micaela Parson recorded 14 points, five assists, and two blocked shots.

Shameekia Murray led Richmond with 19 points, six rebounds, and four steals.  Michaela Hunter added 17 points including three three point baskets.  Jalen O’Bannon recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky,13,10,26,13,62

Richmond,21,30,21,10,81

Eastern Kentucky (62) – Maples 2, Murray 19, O’Bannon 11, Massengill 5, Hunter 17, Triplett 5, Cooper 3.

Richmond (81) – Menna 5, Hubbard 17, Wike 1, Parson 14, Tolson 21, Murphree 3, Powell 8, Hall 1, Greene 8, Harrison 3.

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

2015CSEKU

Coppin State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 13, 2015

Coppin State coach Michael Grant started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Mufaro Murinda, 6-4 Jr. Trevon Seymore, 6-8 Jr. Jerimyjah Batts, 6-2 Jr. Christian Kessee, and 6-4 Jr. Keith Shivers.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-7 Sr. Ja’Mill Powell, 6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-2 Jr. Isaac McGlone, and 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins.

Eastern Kentucky University pulled away in the second half to defeat Coppin State by a score of 107-80.  Eastern Kentucky shot 53.3% from the field including nine of 29 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 20 Coppin State turnovers.  Coppin State shot 40.3% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 20 of 32 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jarelle Reischel led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Javontae Hawkins and Ja’Mill Powell added 19 and 18 points respectively.  6-7 So. Greg King chipped in with 11 points and Nick Mayo recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Christian Kessee led Coppin State with 18 points.  6-0 Jr. James Sylvester added 17 points and eight rebounds.  6-8 Jr. Terry Harris recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Coppin State,39,41,80

Eastern Kentucky,49,58,107

Coppin State (80) – Murinda 9, Seymore 0, Batts 0, Kessee 18, Shivers 6, Treadwell 2, Sylvester 17, Harris 13, Brownlee 9, Hicks 6.

Eastern Kentucky (107) – Reischel 21, Powell 19, Mayo 10, McGlone 3, Hawkins 19, Weaver 5, King 11, Jackson 6, Bluford 8, Pratt Jr. 6.

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