2020EKUTTUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech University (Men)

Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, TN

January 25, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.  Tennessee Tech coach John Pelphrey countered with 6-5 Fr. Tujautae Williams, 6-5 Sr. Darius Allen, 6-9 Fr. Reece Wilkinson, 6-0 Jr.Jr. Clay, and 6-2 Fr. Keishawn Davidson.

Eastern Kentucky led by 16 in the second half and held on for an 80-74 victory over Tennessee Tech University.  Eastern Kentucky shot 45.5% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 20 Tennessee Tech turnovers.  Tennessee Tech shot 51.8% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky University with 31 points including 31 points including six three point baskets, five of five free throws, and four rebounds.  Michael Moreno added 11 points and six rebounds.  Ty Taylor recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.  Tre King chipped in with nine points and two steals.  6-2 Jr. Jacquess Hobbs recorded six points, four rebounds, and nine assists.

Jr. Clay led Tennessee Tech with 14 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Tujautae Williams added 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  6-8 So. Amadou Sylla recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Keishawn Davidson also scored 10 points.

Eastern Kentucky University,41,39,80

Tennessee Tech University,36,38,74

Eastern Kentucky University (80) – Moreno 11, Taylor 10, T. King 9, Cruickshank 8, Brown 31, Anderson 4, Hobbs 6, Balogun 1.

Tennessee Tech University (74) – Williams 10, Allen 7, Wilkinson 9, Clay 14, Davidson 10, Sylla 10, Smith 3, Quesi 6, Crosland 3, Kuimi 2.

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

2020EKUTTUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech University (Women)

Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, TN

January 25, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Samari Mowbray, 5-7 Jr. De’ayra Davis, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-7 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton.  Tennessee tech University coach Kim Rosamond countered with 5-11 Jr. Abby Buckner, 5-7 Jr. Kesha Brady, 6-3 Jr. Mackenzie Coleman, 5-7 Jr. Jordan Brock, and 5-7 Sr. Akia Harris.

Tennessee Tech University defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 87-82 in two overtimes.  The score was tied 12 ties and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Tennessee Tech shot 44.3% from the field including 10 of 29 from the three point line.  The Golden Eagles connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 48.6% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Tennessee Tech turnovers.

Akia Harris led Tennessee Tech University with 19 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.  Kesha Brady added 18 points including seven of 10 free throws, six rebounds, and three assists.  Jordan Brock recorded 17 points including four three point baskets.  Mackenzie Coleman added 16 points and seven rebounds.

Teri Goodlett led Eastern Kentucky University with 20 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and 12 assists.  5-11 Jr. Bria Bass added 19 points and six rebounds.  I’Liyah Green recorded 16 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  De’ayra Davis chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,21,19,17,19,4,2,82

Tennessee Tech University,23,15,25,13,4,7,87

Eastern Kentucky University (82) – Mowbray 8, Davis 9, Green 16, Goodlett 20, Stanton 7, Bass 19, Kaifes 3.

Tennessee Tech University (87) – Buckner 5, Brady 18, Coleman 16, Brock 17, Harris 19, Guinn 4, Owens 3, Lamb 5.

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

2020EKUJSUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Men)

Pete Mathews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

January 23, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre Hicks, 6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.  Jacksonville State University coach Ray Harper countered with 6-7 Jr. Kayne Henry, 6-5 Jr. Elias Harden, 6-10 Jr. Martin Roub, 6-1 Sr. Ty Hudson, and 6-5 Jr. Derrick Cook.

Eastern Kentucky eked out an 81-77 road victory over Jacksonville State University.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Jacksonville State turnovers.  Jacksonville State shot 54.5% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Gamecocks connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 turnovers off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky University with 24 points including seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.  Tre King added 18 points, nine rebounds, and two steals.  Russhard Cruickshank recorded 15 points on five three point baskets. 

6-8 Sr. Jacara Cross led Jacksonville State University with 20 points and five rebounds.  Elias Harden added 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists.  6-4 So. De’Torrion Ware recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.  Kayne Henry chipped in with seven points and eight rebounds.  Derrick Cook added nine points, four rebounds, and six assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,42,39,81

Jacksonville State University,38,39,77

Eastern Kentucky University (81) – Moreno 4, Taylor 3, T. Hicks 18, Cruickshank 15, Brown 24, Hobbs 6, Anderson 6, Carmical 3, Balogun 2.

Jacksonville State University (77) – Henry 7, Harden 13, Roub 4, Hudson 2, Cook 9, Cross 20, St. Hilaire 6, Ware 13, Welsch 3.

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

2020EKUJSUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Women)

Pete Mathews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

January 23, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Samari Mowbray, 5-7 Jr. De’ayra Davis, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton.  Jacksonville State University coach Rick Pietri countered with 6-0 Jr. Jessie Day, 5-11 GS Destiney Elliott, 6-1 Sr. Chloe Long, 5-6 Jr. Taylor Hawks, and 5-10 Jr. Mckenna Lawrence.

Jacksonville State University led 21-13 after the first quarter on their way to a 68-54 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Jacksonville State shot 37.7% from the field including 10 of28 from the three point line.  The Gamecocks connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 33.9% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Jacksonville State turnovers.

Destiney Elliott led Jacksonville State University with 24 points including four three point baskets, nine rebounds, and four assists.  Jessie Day and Taylor Hawks each recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Chloe Long added six points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Qay Stanton led Eastern Kentucky University with 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Teri Goodlett added 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  6-0 Sr. Catie Kaifes recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  I’Liyah Green chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Bria Bass added four points and nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,13,15,8,18,54

Jacksonville State University,21,20,13,14,68

Eastern Kentucky University (54) – Mowbray 4, Davis 2, Green 5, Goodlett 12, Stanton 13, Bass 4, Kaifes 9, Hacker 3, Bell 2.

Jacksonville State University (68) – Day 10, Elliott 24, Long 6, Hawks 10, Lawrence 6, Thompson 4, Walker 1, Sledge 4, Johnson 3.

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

2020LAFSCB

Lafayette vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

January 18, 2020

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall II started the following lineup: 6-4Sr. Shawn Perkins, 5-10 Fr. Jayd Huynh, 6-9 Sr. Ray Surratt, 5-10 Jr. Kobe Blake, and 5-10 Jr. Will Stanfield.  Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Jr. Elias Richardson, 6-1 Jr. Mikaleb Coffey, 6-6 Sr. Terrin Hamilton, 5-10 Jr. Chase Grigsby, and 6-0 Sr. Aaron Leake.

Lafayette’s Ray Surratt was fouled on a three point attempt with less than two seconds remaining in the game and hit all three free throws to give Lafayette a 71-70 victory over Scott County.  Terrin Hamilton attempted a half court shot at the buzzer which bounced off the rim.  There were five lead changes and three ties in this game.  Lafayette shot 46.3% from the field including 12 of 23 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 52.9% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 22 Lafayette turnovers.

Ray Surratt led Lafayette with 23 points and eight rebounds.  Will Stanfield added 13 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Jayd Huynh recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Kobe Blake chipped in with six points including two three point baskets, six assists, and two steals.

Terrin Hamilton led Scott County with 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Aaron Leake added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.  Elias Richardson recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Mikaleb Coffey chipped in with 10 points, four assists, and five steals.

Lafayette,26,13,17,15,71

Scott County,20,11,22,17,70

Lafayette (71) – Perkins 0, Huynh 11, Surratt 23, Blake 6, Stanfield 13, Napier 6, DeYoung 7, Nelson 3, Doneghy 2.

Scott County (70) – Richardson 13, Coffey 10, Hamilton 19, Grigsby 9, Leake 14, Bredwood 2, Glenn 3.

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

2020ASHG

Assumption vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy

Louisville, KY

January 19, 2020

Assumption coach Stacy Pendleton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr.  Megan Willinghurst, 5-11 Sr. Jacqueline Racque, 6-3 Sr. Madalynn Nalley, 5-7 Sr. Reese Sexton, and 5-7 Sr. Payton Cronen.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Sr. Destinee Marshall, 6-0 Sr. Kristen Clemons, 5-5 Sr. Erin Toller, and 5-9 Sr. Callie Birk.

Sacred Heart raced out to a 21-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 71-49 victory over Assumption.  Sacred Heart shot 53.8% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15Assumption turnovers.  Assumption shot 41.5% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Rockets connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Sacred Heart turnovers.

Erin Toller led Sacred Heart with 31 points including seven three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Destinee Marshall added 18 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and six assists.  Kristen Clemons recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Payton Cronen led Assumption with 20 points including four three point baskets.  Reese Sexton added 13 points including three three point baskets.

Assumption,4,15,16,14,49

Sacred Heart Academy,21,17,23,10,71

Assumption (49) – Willinghurst 2, Racque 3, Nalley 2, Sexton 13, Cronen 20, Reed 4, White 5.

Sacred Heart Academy (71) – Gilvin 2, Marshall 18, Clemons 11, Toller 31, Birk 4, Schafer 1, Barry 4.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020SHARYLG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Ryle (Girls)

Ryle High School

Union, KY

January 17, 2020

Sacred Heart Academy Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Sr. Destinee Marshall, 6-0 Sr. Kristen Clemons, 5-5 Sr. Erin Toller, and 5-6 Fr. Triniti Ralston.  Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-11 Sr. Maddie Scherr, 5-9 Jr. Brie Crittendon, 5-10 Fr. Abby Holtman, 5-7 Sr. Jaiden Douthit, and 5-8 Sr. Jayden Crist.

Sacred Heart Academy outscored Ryle 23-10 in the second quarter on their way to an 83-61 victory over the Lady Raiders.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Sacred Heart shot 50.9% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 Ryle turnovers.  Ryle shot 32.9% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Raiders connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Erin Toller led Sacred Heart Academy with 27 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Destinee Marshall added 23 points including three three point basket, six of eight free throws, three assists, and two steals.  Kristen Clemons recorded 19 points including seven of eight free throws, 18 rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.

Maddie Scherr led Ryle with 27 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  Brie Crittendon added 16 points and 14 rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,23,18, 23,83

Ryle,19,10,11,21,61

Sacred Heart Academy (83) – Gilvin 0, Marshall 23, Clemons 19, Toller 27, Ralston 2, Birk 3, Kaufman 5, Shafer 2, Wolff 2.

Ryle (61) – Scherr 27, Crittendon 16, Holtman 0, Douthit 7, Crist 0, Eubank 7, Baker 4.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020BCJHB

Bourbon County vs. John Hardin (Boys)

Kentucky 2A Championship

The Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 19, 2020

Bourbon County coach Lamont Campbell started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Koko Lukonga, 6-4 Jr. Jack Huckabay, 6-7 Sr. Brycen Collins, 5-9 Sr. Nakyir Joyce, and 6-1 Sr. Amirion Joyce.  John Hardin coach Jared McCurry countered with 6-6 Sr. Alex Matthews, 6-4 Sr, Trevon Harris, 6-9 Sr. Preston Murrell, 5-6 Sr. Tavente Stone, and 5-9 So. Devon Rogers.

John Hardin outscored Bourbon County 23-11 in the third quarter on their way to a 73-53 victory over Bourbon County.  John Hardin shot 44.9% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 24 of 31 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 31.5% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 John Hardin turnovers,

Preston Murrell led John Hardin with 18 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Alex Matthews added 16 points including eight of eight free throws and eight rebounds.  5-10 So. Jalen Tyus recorded 15 points including four three point baskets.  Tavente Stone chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.  Trevon Harris added four points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Preston Murrell, Devon Rogers, Trevon Harris, and MVP Alex Matthews were named to the All Tournament Team.

Amirion Joyce led Bourbon County with 17 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, and five steals.  Brycen Collins added 15 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Nakyir Joyce, Nathan Mack, and Brycen Collins were named to the All Tournament Team.

Bourbon County,13,11,11,18,53

John Hardin,10,17,23,23,73

Bourbon County (53) – Lukonga 2, Huckabay 3, Collins 15, Nakyir Joyce 3, A. Joyce 17, Nakwan Joyce 4, Mack 5, Faulkner 2, Ezel 2.

John Hardin (73) – Matthews 16, Harris 4, Murrell 18, Stone 10, Rogers 6, Tyus 15, Montgomery 4.

A special thanks to the 2A Staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2020CALMCG

Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Mercer County (Girls)

Kentucky 2A Championship

The Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 19, 2020

Christian Academy of Louisville coach Cameron Pridemore started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Shelby Calhoun, 5-9 Jr. Alexa Breedlove, 6-0 Jr. Sydney Racque, 5-7 So. Jaya McClure, and 5-8 Sr. Mia Beam.  Mercer County coach Hayley Spivey countered with 5-9 Fr. Timberlynn Yeast, 5-6 So. Love Mays, 5-10 Sr. Channing Lewis, 5-4 Jr. Stevie Shephard, and 5-6 Fr. Anna Kate Drakeford.

Christian Academy of Louisville defeated Mercer County by a score of 61-55 to earn the championship.  CAL shot 42.6% from the field including one of eight from the three point line.  The Centurions connected on 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Mercer County turnovers.  Mercer County shot 32.1% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Titans connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored two points off four CAL turnovers.

Shelby Calhoun led CAL with 20 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocked shots.  Jaya McClure added 13 points and six rebounds.  Sydney Racque recorded 11 points and five rebounds.  Mia Beam also scored 11 points.  Sydney Racque, Mia Beam, Jaya McClure and MVP Shelby Calhoun were named to the All Tournament Team.

Love Mays led Mercer County with 18 points and seven rebounds.  Channing Lewis added 13 points and four rebounds.  Anna Kate Drakeford recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Timberlynn Yeast added 11 points including five of five free throws, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Love Mays, Channing Lewis, and Timberlynn Yeast were named to the All Tournament Team.

Christian Academy of Louisville,16,8,21,16,61

Mercer County,12,8,19,16,55

Christian Academy of Louisville (61) – Calhoun 20, Breedlove 2, Racque 11, McClure 13, Beam 11, Embry 4.

Mercer County (55) – Yeast 11, Mays 18, Lewis 13, Shephard 0. Drakeford 11, Tharp 2.

A special thanks to the 2A Staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2020SVPABO

Shelby Valley vs. Paintsville (Boys)

15^th Region All ‘A’ Classic Championship

Appalachian Wireless Arena

Pikeville, KY

January 19, 2020

Shelby Valley coach Jim Hicks started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Cody Potter, 6-0 Jr. Zack Johnson, 6-3 So .Elijah Sykes, 5-7 Jr. Kelan Worrix, and 6-0 Jr. Kaden Robinson.  Paintsville coach Landon Slone countered with 6-5 So. Colby Fugate, 6-2 Jr. Ryan Gibson, 6-4 Sr. Nick Keaton, 6-1 Jr. Braxton Tharp, and 6-2 So. Baron Ratliff.

Paintsville rallied from a 13 point deficit in the second half to earn a 57-55 victory over Shelby Valley.  Paintsville shot 48.6% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers.  Shelby Valley shot 35.7% from the field including eight of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

Colby Fugate led Paintsville with 34 points including four three point baskets, six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals.  Braxton Tharp added eight points and three assists.  Nick Keaton recorded six points and 10 rebounds.

Cody Potter led Shelby Valley with 34 points including six three point baskets, 10 of 11 free throws and seven rebounds.  Elijah Sykes added nine points and six rebounds.  Kelan Worrix recorded three points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Shelby Valley,15,14,11,15,55

Paintsville,5,14,21,17,57

Shelby Valley (55) – Potter 34, Johnson 4, Elijah Sykes 9, Worrix 3, Robinson 5.

Paintsville (57) – Fugate 34, Gibson 4, Keaton 6, Tharp 8, Ratliff 3, Castle 2.