2017EKUTTUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech University (Women)

Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, TN

January 28, 2017

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Abby Wright, 5-11 Sr. Shavontae Naylor, 6-1 Sr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-3 Jr. Marcella Rocha, and 5-8 Sr. Alexus Cooper.  Tennessee Tech University coach Kim Rosamond countered with 5-11 Jr. Yaktavia Hickson, 5-9 Sr. Hannah Goolsby, 6-2 Sr. Treyvonna Brooks, 5-7 Fr. Akia Harris, and 5-8 Sr. Lindsey Jennings.

Tennessee Tech led by 15 points in the third quarter but had to survive a furious Eastern Kentucky rally to earn a 53-51 victory.  Tennessee Tech shot 40.9% from the field including six of 10 from the three point line.  They connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored seven points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 33.9% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  Eastern Kentucky attempted 18 more shots (62-44) from the field than Tennessee Tech.  The Colonels connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 25 Tennessee Tech turnovers.

Yaktavia Hickson led Tennessee Tech with 14 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two steals.  Hannah Goolsby added 13 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Lindsey Jennings recorded eight points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Treyvonna Brooks chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

Alexus Cooper led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points including four three point baskets and three steals.  5-5 Sr. Mariah Massengill added 14 points, four assists, and two steals.  Abby Wright recorded seven points and seven rebounds.  Jalen O’Bannon chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,7,13,15,16,51

Tennessee Tech University,19,10,16,8,53

Eastern Kentucky University (51) – Hickson 14, Goolsby 13, Brooks 8, Harris 4, Jennings 8, Wilkinson 2, Harper 4.

Tennessee Tech University (53) – Wright 7, Naylor 2, O’Bannon 6, Rocha 0, Cooper 18, Massengill 14, Solomon 4.

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

2017EKUMSUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Murray State University (Men)

CFSB Center

Murray State University

Murray, KY

January 19, 2017

Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Zach Charles, 6-6 Fr. DeAndre Dishman, 6-9 So. Nick Mayo, 6-2 Fr. Parker Chitty, and 6-0 Jr. Dillon Avare.  Murray State University coach Matt McMahon countered with 6-8 So. Brion Sanchious, 6-4 Sr. Damarcus Croaker, 6-8 Jr. Terrell Miller, 6-0 Jr. Jonathan Stark, and 6-0 Sr. Bryce Jones.

Murray State defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 86-79.  Murray State shot 50.8% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Racers connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 19 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 51.8% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Murray State turnovers.

Damarcus Croaker led Murray State with 23 points.  Jonathan Stark added 21 points including three three point baskets, and six of seven free throws and five assists.  Terrell Miller recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds.  Brion Sanchious pulled down eight rebounds.

5-11 Fr. Asante Gist came off the bench to lead Eastern Kentucky with 26 points including three three point baskets and five assists.  Nick Mayo added 19 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-2 Sr. Isaac McGlone recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and three steals.  Zach Charles added 12 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Eastern Kentucky University,37,42,79

Murray State University,42,44,86

Eastern Kentucky University (79) – Charles 12, Dishman 4, Mayo 19, Chitty 0, Avare 3, Adams 2, Gist 26, McGlone 13.

Murray State University (86) – Sanchious 4, Croaker 23, Miller 19, Stark 21, Jones 4, McGhee 2, Gilbert 5, Dupree 8.

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

2017EKUJSUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Men)

Pete Mathews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

January 26, 2017

Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Zach Charles, 6-6 Fr. Marlon Adams, 6-9 So. Nick Mayo, 5-11 Fr. Asante Gist, and 6-2 Sr. Isaac McGlone.  Jacksonville State University coach Ray Harper countered with 6-7 So. Christian Cunningham, 6-4 Sr. Erik Durham, 6-8 Fr. Jacara Cross, 6-2 Jr. Malcol Drumwright, and 6-2 Sr. Greg Tucker.

Eastern Kentucky “gutted out” a tough 57-52 road win over Jacksonville State.  Eastern Kentucky shot 39.6% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 19 Jacksonville State turnovers.  Jacksonville State shot 30% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Gamecocks connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 19 points, eight rebounds, and seven blocked shots.  Asante Gist added 13 points and Zach Charles recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Marlon Adams chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-6 Fr. DeAndre Dishman pulled down eight rebounds and blocked two shots. 

Jacara Cross led Jacksonville State with 12 points.  Christian Cunningham added 11 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocked shots. 

Eastern Kentucky University,27,30,57

Jacksonville State University,21,31,52

Eastern Kentucky University (57) – Charles 11, Adams 8, Mayo 19, Gist 13, McGlone 4, Avare 2.

Jacksonville State University (52) – Cunningham 11, Durham 5, Cross 12, Drumwright 7, Tucker 5, Green 3, Edwards 4, Spears 5.

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

2017JSUEKUW

Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 25, 2017

Jacksonville State University coach Rick Pietri started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Tasha Margruder, 5-9 Sr. Briana Benson, 6-1 Jr. Tyler Phelion, 5-3 Sr. Lacey Buchanon, and 5-7 Sr. Kelly Naughton.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 So. Abby Wright, 5-11 Sr. Shavontae Naylor, 6-1 Sr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-3 Jr. Marcella Rocha, and 5-8 Sr. Alexus Cooper.

Jacksonville State University rallied to defeat Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 54-49.  The score was tied six times and there were 13 lead changes in the game.  Jacksonville State shot 35.7% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  They connected on 12 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored eight points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 38.5% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Jacksonville State turnovers.

Tyler Phelion led Jacksonville State with 16 points and eight rebounds.  Lacey Buchanon added 10 points and five assists.  Briana Benson recorded nine points and 10 rebounds.  6-1 So. Rayven Pearson added six points and nine rebounds.

5-5 Sr. Mariah Massengill led Eastern Kentucky with 16 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Shavontae Naylor added 12 points and six rebounds.  Abby Wright recorded eight points and six rebounds.  5-10 Sr. Zee Willix pulled down nine rebounds.

Jacksonville State University,4,14,15,21,54

Eastern Kentucky University,7,13,14,15,49

Jacksonville State University (54) – Margruder 6, Benson 9, Phelion 16, Buchanon 10, Naughton 3, Towells 4, Pearson 6.

Eastern Kentucky University (49) – Wright 8, Naylor 12, O’Bannon 6, Rocha 0, Cooper 5, Massengill 16, Willix 2.

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

2017EKUMSUMN

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men)

Johnson Arena

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

January 21, 2017

Eastern Kentucky coach Dan McHale started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Zach Charles, 6-6 Fr. DeAndre Dishman, 6-9 So. Nick Mayo; 5-11 Fr. Asante Gist, and 6-2 Sr. Isaac McGlone.  Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin countered with 6-5 Sr. Treshaad Williams, 6-5 Sr. Ronnye Beamon, 6-6 Sr. DeJuan Marrero, 6-2 Sr. Xavier Moon, and 6-3 Jr. Miguel Dicent.

Morehead State defeated Eastern Kentucky by a score of 80-54.  Morehead State shot 51.6% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  They connected on 12 o 13 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 15 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 35.7% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 Morehead State turnovers.

Treshaad Williams led Morehead State with 22 points and seven rebounds.  Miguel Dicent added 13 points and seven assists.  6-1 Fr. Jordan Walker recorded 12 points and five rebounds.  Xavier Moon chipped in with 11 points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  6-9 Sr. Ty’Quan Bitting added 10 points and four rebounds.  6-7 So. Lamontray Harris pulled down eight rebounds.

Asante Gist led Eastern Kentucky with 16 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Nick Mayo added 14 points and five rebounds.  Zach Charles recorded six points and seven rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,30,24,54

Morehead State University,41,39,80

Eastern Kentucky University (54) – Charles 6, Dishman 4, Mayo 14, Gist 16, McGlone 2, Adams 6, Avare 6.

Morehead State University (80) – Williams 22, Beamon 2, Marrero 4, Moon 11, Dicent 13, Bitting 10, Walker 12, Harris 4, Henson 2.

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

2017EKUMSUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Women)

Johnson Arena

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

January 21, 2017

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-11 Sr. Shavontae Naylor, 6-3 Jr. Madison Wood, 5-3 Jr. Marcella Rocha, and 5-8 Sr. Alexus Cooper.  Morehead State University coach Greg Todd countered with 5-10 Jr. Eriel McKee, 5-8 So. Miranda Crockett, 6-2 Sr. Shay Steele, 5-4 So. Darianne Seward, and 5-8 Sr. Aaliyah Wells.

There were three early ties and seven lead changes but Morehead State dominated play in the second and third quarters (48-20) to earn a convincing 80-54 victory over Eastern Kentucky.  Morehead State shot 48.6% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line.  They connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 29.9% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Morehead State turnovers.

Eriel McKee led Morehead State with 17 points and 13 rebounds.  Miranda Crockett added 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Aaliyah Wells chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets.  5-3 Sr. Brianna McQueen also scored 12 points.  Shay Steele added 10 points and six rebounds.  6-2 Jr. Brooke Todd pulled down eight rebounds and blocked four shots.  Darianne Seward recorded seven points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

Shavontae Naylor led Eastern Kentucky University with 15 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Jalen O’Bannon, Alexus Cooper, and 5-5 Sr. Mariah Massengill each scored seven points.  5-11 So. Abby Wright recorded six points and six rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,16,6,14,18,54

Morehead State University,15,21,27,17,80

Eastern Kentucky University (54) – O’Bannon 7, Naylor 15, Wood 5, Rocha 0, Cooper 7, Massengill 7, Wright 6, Richardson 2, Solomon 5.

Morehead State University (80) – McKee 17, Crockett 16, Steele 10, Seward 7, Wells 12, McQueen 12, Byrd 2, Todd 2, Tate 2.

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

2017HIGHMCG

Highlands vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

January 28, 2017

Highlands coach Jaime Richey started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Lauren Epperson, 5-7 Sr. Emma Little, 5-6 Sr. Taylor Baioni, 5-6 Sr. Jenna Martin, and 5-5 So. Zoie Barth.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-10 Sr. Lindsey Johns, 5-10 Sr. Charity Mack, 6-0 Sr. Mallie Cornett, 5-4 Jr. Bailee Vanover, and 5-7 Sr. Kasi Schneid.

Madison Central defeated a short-handed Highlands squad by a score of 66-50.  Highland was missing key players tonight due to injuries and Madison Central took advantage of their size advantage to hold a 28-16 advantage in points in the paint.  Madison Central shot 65.6% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 19 of 28 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Highlands turnover.  Highlands shot 27.9% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Bluebirds connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.

Bailee Vanover led Madison Central with 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.  Vanover was five of five from the field and seven of eight from the free throw line.  Lindsey Johns also scored 17 points.  Kasi Schneid recorded 10 points and five rebounds.  Charity Mack added 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Mallie Cornett recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots.

Lauren Epperson led Highlands with 14 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Jenna Martin added 13 points including three three point baskets.  Taylor Baioni and 5-7 So. Hannah Buecker each scored eight points.

Highlands,9,12,8,21,50

Madison Central,18,12,21,15,66

Highlands (50) – Epperson 14, Little 0, Baioni 8, Martin 13, Barth 4, Buecker 8, Vinson 3.

Madison Central (66) – Johns 17, Mack 10, Cornett 8, Vanover 17, Schneid 10, Todd 4.

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

2017TRINHCB

Trinity vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

January 24, 2017

Trinity coach Mike Szabo started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. David Burton, 6-1 Fr. Justin Powell, 6-4 So. David Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Jacob King, and 6-0 Sr. Lukas Burkman.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 Jr. Justin Mitchell, 5-10 Jr. Jalen Williams, 6-4 Jr. Andreus Green, 5-8 So. Ramond Jackson, and 5-10 Sr. Brian Tribble.

Trinity raced out to a 19-4 first quarter lead on their way to an 80-59 victory over Henry Clay.  Trinity shot 59.3% from the field including 14 of 25 from the three point line.  The Shamrocks connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 19 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 42.2% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Trinity turnovers.

David Johnson led Trinity with 24 points including six three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Justin Powell added 12 points including two three point baskets.  Jacob King recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and eight assists.  David Burton chipped in with eight points, six assists, and three assists.

Andreus Green led Henry Clay with 20 points and seven rebounds.  6-3 So. Quentyn Jackson added 11 points including three three point baskets.  Justin Mitchell recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals.  Jalen Williams chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

Trinity,19,19,22,20,80

Henry Clay,4,21,18,16,59

Trinity (80) – Burton 8, Powell 12, Johnson 24, J. King 10, Burkman 8, B. King 2, Turnier 4, W. Johnson 8, Rice 2, Kennemore 2.

Henry Clay (59) – Mitchell 10, Williams 10, Green 20, R. Jackson 3, Tribble 0, Q. Jackson 11, Bean 5.

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

2017LCATHTCB

Lexington Catholic vs. Tates Creek (Boys)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

January 27, 2017

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Zan Payne, 6-3 Jr. TC Price, 6-7 Sr. Peter Whitman, 6-3 Sr. Blake Scott, and 6-3 Sr. Luke Johnson.  Tates Creek coach Michael Allen countered with 6-1 Sr. Anthony Hardin, 6-0 So. Isaiah Allen, 6-4 Sr. Isaiah Patterson, 5-10 Fr. Amari Taylor, and 5-10 Jr. Darryl Bell.

Lexington Catholic pulled away in the second half to defeat Tates Creek by a score of 76-56.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in this game.  Lexington Catholic shot 48.3% from the field including two of six from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 18 of 35 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 35.8% from the field including seven of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 31 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Zan Payne added 23 points including nine of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, and three assists.  Peter Whitman chipped in with seven points and nine rebounds.

Isaiah Patterson led Tates Creek with 33 points including three three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and five blocked shots.  Isaiah Allen added 10 points.

Lexington Catholic,17,10,22,27,76

Tates Creek,13,12,13,18,56

Lexington Catholic (76) – Payne 23, Price 7, Whitman 7, Scott 0, Johnson 31, Hardin 2, Sparkman 2, Poulton 2, Vaughan 2.

Tates Creek (56) – Hardin 8, Allen 10, Patterson 33, Taylor 2, Bell 2, Warner 1.

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

2017PCCLCATHB

Perry County Central vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 24, 2017

Perry County Central coach Shannon Hoskins started the following lineup: 6-9 Sr. Idris Akinyeni, 6-4 Sr. Damon Tobler, 6-9 Sr. Prince Anosike, 6-2 So.Noah Back, and 6-2 Sr. Austin Hill.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Zan Payne, 6-3 Jr. TC Price, 6-7 Sr. Peter Whitman, 6-3 Sr. Blake Scott, and 6-3 Sr. Luke Johnson.

Lexington Catholic defeated Perry County Central 72-66 in a double overtime thriller.  Lexington Catholic led 29-14 late in the second quarter but Perry County Central rallied to make it a game in the second half.  There were six lead changes and five ties in the game.  Lexington Catholic shot 37.1% from the field including one of 12 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 25 of 35 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 Perry County Central turnovers.  Perry County Central shot 37.1% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 30 points, six rebounds, and four assists.  Zan Payne added 29 points and 14 rebounds.  Payne was 10 of 16 from the field and nine of 11 from the free throw line. 

Damon Tobler led Perry County Central with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.  Noah Back added 20 points including six three point baskets.  Idris Akinyeni recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Prince Anosike added six points, 15 rebounds, and eight blocked shots.

Perry County Central,9,7,19,17,7,7,66

Lexington Catholic,17,12,13,10,7,13,72

Perry County Central (66) – Akinyeni 10, Tobler 21, Anosike 6, Back 20, Hill 8, Cornett 1.

Lexington Catholic (72) – Payne 29, Price 6, Whitman 0, Blake Scott 0, Johnson 30, Sparkman 1, Hardin 6.

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