202043DC

Lexington Catholic vs. Tates Creek (Boys) (Championship)

43^rd District Championship

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

February 28, 2020

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Jack Gohmann, 6-4 Sr. Peyton Pelfrey, 6-2 Sr. Jackson Smith, 6-2 Jr. Ben Johnson, and 6-3 Sr. Luke Wedding.  Tates Creek coach Jarrod Gay countered with 6-3 Sr. Mykel Waide, 6-2 Sr. Amari Taylor, 6-4 Jr. Josh DuToit, 5-6 Sr. Maxwell Morton, and 5-10 Sr. Cion Townsend.

Lexington Catholic defeated Tates Creek by the score of 72-52.  Lexington Catholic shot 46.3% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 26.8% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers. 

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 30 points including five of five free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Jack Gohmann added 19 points and five rebounds.  Jackson Smith recorded seven points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Amari Taylor led Tates Creek with 19 points including seven of eight free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Cion Townsend added nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Josh DuToit recorded eight points and three rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,18,17,15,22,72

Tates Creek,11,17,6,18,52

Lexington Catholic (72) – Gohmann 19, Pelfrey 0, Smith 7, Johnson 30, Wedding 0, Hamm 2, Rothbauer 7, Russell 7.

Tates Creek (52) – Waide 0, Taylor 19, DuToit 8, Morton 4, Townsend 9, Givens 5, Smith 2, Commodore 3, Walls 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew and WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

2020EKUBELMOVCSF

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Belmont (Men)

OVC Tournament Semifinal

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 6, 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.  Belmont coach Casey Alexander countered with 6-7 Gr.  Tyler Scanlon, 6-4Sr. Michael Benkert, 6-11 So. Nick Muszynski, 6-2 So. Grayson Murphy, and 6-3 So. Adam Kunkel.

Belmont raced out to a 30-21 halftime lead on their way to a 60-50 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Belmont shot 33.8% from the field including seven of 30 from the three point line.  They connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 29.9% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Belmont turnovers.

Adam Kunkel led Belmont with 15 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Grayson Murphy added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Nick Muszynski recorded eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  6-11 Sr. Seth Adelsperger chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank led Eastern Kentucky with 15 points including four three point baskets and two steals.  Jomaru Brown added 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Tre King recorded six points and seven rebounds.  6-9 Sr. Lachlan Anderson chipped in with five points and nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,21,29,50

Belmont,30.30,60

Eastern Kentucky University (50) – Moreno 4, Taylor 6, T. King 6, Cruickshank 15, Brown 12, Balogun 2, Anderson 5.

Belmont (60) – Scanlon 5, Benkert 5, Muszynski 8, Murphy 10, Kunkel 15, Adelsperger 6, Hopkins 6, Pierson 3, Sheppard 2.

A special thanks to the OVC Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2020TSUEKUMOVCQF

Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

OVC Tournament Quarterfinals

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 5, 2020

Tennessee State University coach Brian “Penny” Collins started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Shakem Johnson, 6-6 So. Carlos Marshall Jr., 6-9 Gr. Wesley Harris, 5-10 Fr. Mark Freeman, and 5-10 Sr. Michael Littlejohn.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 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.

Eastern Kentucky University outscored Tennessee State University 32-20 in the second half to earn a 58-48 victory.  There were five ties and nine lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 30.4% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 26 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 37.5% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc.  They connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored four points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds.  Ty Taylor added 11 points including two three point baskets and three steals.  Michael Moreno recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Tre King chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and four steals.

Carlos Marshall Jr. led Tennessee State with 11 points and six rebounds.  6-7 Sr. Emmanuel Egbuta added nine points and eight rebounds.  Wesley Harris recorded seven points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Michael Littlejohn chipped in with seven points and two assists.  Shakem Johnson added six points and 10 rebounds.

Tennessee State University,28,20,48

Eastern Kentucky University,26,32,58

Tennessee State University (48) – Johnson 6, Marshall Jr. 11, Harris 7, Freeman 5, Littlejohn 7, Moody 3, Egbuta 9.

Eastern Kentucky University (58) – Moreno 10, Taylor 11, T. King 9, Cruickshank 3, Brown 12, Anderson 4, Hobbs 5, Balogun 4.

A special thanks to the OVC Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2020MSUEKUM

Morehead State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 29, 2020

Morehead State University coach Preston Spradlin started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. James Baker, 6-3 Sr. Djimon Henson, 6-8 Fr. Tyzhaun Claude, 5-11 Jr. Justin Thomas, and 6-0 Sr. Thomas Walker.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-2 So. Mason Cooper, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.

Eastern Kentucky survived a late rally to defeat Morehead State by the score of 80-76.  The score was tied three times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.3% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 17 Morehead State turnovers.  Morehead State shot 49.1% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky with 17 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Ty Taylor added 16 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and six rebounds.  Michael Moreno recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two steals.  Tre King chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank and 6-2 Jr. Jacquess Hobbs each scored 10 points and Hobbs recorded four steals.

James Baker led Morehead state with 20 points including six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and one blocked shot.  Jordan Walker added 17 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  6-4 Fr. Ta’lon Cooper recorded 14 points including two three point baskets and four of four free throws.  Djimon Henson chipped in with 10 points. Justin Thomas recorded six points, six rebounds, and six assists.

Morehead State,36,40,76

Eastern Kentucky,40,40,80

Morehead State (76) – Baker 20, Henson 10, Claude 7, Thomas 6, Walker 17, Bryan 2, Cooper 14.

Eastern Kentucky (80) – Moreno 14, Taylor 16, T.King 11, Cooper 0, Brown 17, Cruickshank 10, Hobbs 10, Balogun 2.

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

2020MSUEKUW

Morehead State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 29, 2020

Morehead state university coach Greg Todd started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Ellie Jo Johnson, 6-0 Fr. Ariel Kirkwood, 6-1 Sr. Jaleesa Avery, 5-5 Sr. Breuna Jackson, and 5-10 Fr. Tomiyah Alford.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams countered with 6-0 Sr. Catie Kaifes, 5-11 Jr. Bria Bass, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton.

Eastern Kentucky University utilized a 27-12 advantage over Morehead state in the second quarter to earn a 64-58 victory.  Eastern Kentucky shot 33.9% from the field including seven of 22 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored eight points off 15 Morehead State turnovers.  Morehead State shot 35.2% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Bria Bass led Eastern Kentucky University with 14 points, four rebounds, and four steals.  Catie Kaifes added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Teri Goodlett recorded 12 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, and six assists.  5-7 Jr. De’Ayra Davis chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets. I’Liyah Green recorded four points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.

5-9 Jr. Jazzmyn Elston led Morehead State University with 19 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Ariel Kirkwood added 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Ellie Jo Johnson recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds.  Breuna Jackson chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Morehead State University,15,12,16,15,58

Eastern Kentucky University,9,27,17,11,64

Morehead State University (58) – Johnson 10, Kirkwood 11, Avery 2, Jackson 7, Alford 6, Nieves 3, Elston 19.

Eastern Kentucky University (64) – Kaifes 13, Bass 14, Green 4, Goodlett 12, Stanton 4, Jordan 3, Mowbray 3, Davis 7, Bell 4.

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

2020EKUMUSUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Murray State University (Men)

CFSB Center

Murray State University

Murray, KY

February 27, 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.  Murray State University coach Matt McMahon countered with 6-7 Sr. Anthony Smith, 6-5 So. Tevin Brown, 6-8 Fr. Demond Robinson, 6-1 Fr. Daquan Smith, and 6-2 Sr. Jaiveon Eaves.

Murray State University pulled away in the second half to defeat Eastern Kentucky University by the score of 74-62.  There were nine ties and nine lead changes in the game.  Murray State University shot 40% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line.  The Racers connected on 22 of 32 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 36.1% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Murray State turnovers.

Tevin Brown led Murray State University with 21 points including eight of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, for assists, three blocked shots, and three steals.  6-10 So. KJ Williams added 20 points including eight of 10 free throws, 14 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Jaiveon Eaves recorded 14 points including two three point baskets.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky University with 24 points including seven of 10 free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Michael Moreno added 11 points and four rebounds.  Tre King recorded nine points and seven rebounds.  6-9 Sr. Lachlan Anderson chipped in with six points and 10 rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,29,33,62

Murray State University,29,45,74

Eastern Kentucky University (62) – Moreno 11, Taylor 5, T. King 9, Cruickshank 3, Brown 24, Hobbs 4, Anderson 6.

Murray State University (74) – A. Smith 2, Brown 21, Robinson 2, D. Smith 5, Eaves 14, Carter 6, Gilmore 4, Williams 20,

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

2020EKUMUSUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Murray State University (Women)

CFSB Center

Murray State University

Murray, KY

February 27, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Bria Bass, 5-7 Jr. De’Ayra Davis, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton.  Murray State University coach Rechelle Turner countered with 6-0 Jr. Laci Hawthorne, 5-10 So. Alexis Burpo, 6-1 Fr. Macie Gibson, 5-7 So. Lex Mayes, and 5-8 So. Raegan Blackburn.

Murray State University defeated Eastern Kentucky University by the score of 66-65. The score was tied nine times and there were 11 times in this game.  Murray State shot 45.8% from the field including six of nine from the three point line.  The Racers connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 39.1% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Murray State turnovers.

Alexis Burpo led Murray State with 21 points, three rebounds, and three assists.  Laci Hawthorne added 19 points including seven of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Lex Mayes recorded 11 points including two three point baskets.  5-9 Jr. G’Torria Swinton pulled down 11 rebounds and recorded two steals.

Teri Goodlett led Eastern Kentucky University with 20 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.  Bria Bass added 16 points and seven rebounds.  6-0 Sr. Catie Kaifes recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  I’Liyah Green chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,22,10,15,18,65

Murray State University,10,21,15,20,66

Eastern Kentucky University (65) – Bass 16, Davis 3, Green 9, Goodlett 20, Stanton 4, Kaifes 13.

Murray State University (66) – Hawthorne 19, Burpo 21, Gibson 0, Mayes 11, Blackburn 8, Hunter 7.

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

202011RGC

Scott County vs. Franklin County (Girls)

11^th Region Girls Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

March 6, 2020

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Kenady Tompkins. 6-0 Jr. Kaylie Wise, 6-3 Sr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Morgan DeFoor, and 5-6 So. Emma Price.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-11 So. Jazmin Chambers. 5-4 Sr. Lakin Hamblin, 6-0 So. Gracie Thacker, 5-6 Jr. Brooklynn Miles, and 5-6Sr. Jasmine Simpson.

Franklin County utilized their team speed and managed to hit enough free throws down the stretch to offset a late rally by Scott County.  The score was tied five times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Franklin County shot 43.9% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 18 of 33 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 32.2% from the field including nine of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Franklin County turnovers.

Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 20 points including 12 of 22 from the free throw line, three rebounds, and six assists.  Lakin Hamblin added eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.  5-5 So. Shavi Kennedy recorded eight points and three rebounds.  5-10 So. Patience Laster chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and three steals.  Jazmin Chambers added seven points and five rebounds.  5-2 So. Nevaeh Carter recorded seven points and six rebounds.

Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 19 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  Malea Williams added 15 points and 17 rebounds.  Kenady Tompkins recorded eight points,, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Emma Price chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

Scott County,12,13,11,17,53

Franklin County,15,14,14,14,57

Scott County (53) – Tompkins 8, Wise 0, Williams 15, DeFoor 19, Price 6, Owens 4, Young 1.

Franklin County (57) – Chambers 7, Hamblin 8, Thacker 0, Miles 20, Simpson 0, Kennedy 8, Carter 7, Laster 7.

All Tournament Team – Jekauri McKeithen (Madison Central), Jada McDonald (Tates Creek), Natoria Godoy (Bryan Station), Makenzie Howell (Madison Southern), Aziah Campbell (Paul Laurence Dunbar), Elise Ellison-Coons (Paul Laurence Dunbar), Braylee McMath (Great Crossing), Ava Schureman (Great Crossing), Kenady Tompkins (Scott County), Malea Williams (Scott County), Morgan DeFoor (Scott County), Jasmine Simpson (Franklin County), Jazmin Chambers (Franklin County), Patience Laster (Franklin County), and Brooklynn Miles (Franklin County) (MVP).

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

20207RCG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)

7^th Region Girls Championship

Valley High School

Louisville, KY

March 7, 2020

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Josie Gilvin, 5-9 Jr. Callie Birk, 6-0 Sr. Kristen Clemons, 5-5 Sr. Erin Toller, and 5-6 Fr. Triniti Ralston.  Christian Academy of Louisville coach Cameron Pridemore countered with 5-10 Sr. Shelby Calhoun, 5-9 Jr. Delaney Gardner, 5-9 Jr. Alexa Breedlove, 5-7 So. Jaya McClure, and 5-8 Sr. Mia Beam.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by the score of 60-35.  Sacred Heart shot 48.9% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored seven points off six CAL turnovers.  CAL shot 24.6% from the field including four of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Centurions connected on three of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored five points off eight Sacred Heart turnovers.

Erin Toller led Sacred Heart with 21 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Triniti Ralston added 15 points including eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, and six assists.  Kristen Clemons recorded 13 points and nine rebounds.  Josie Gilvin chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Shelby Calhoun led Christian Academy of Louisville with 14 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Jaya McClure added 12 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,15,15,13,17,60

Christian Academy of Louisville,6,13,10,6,35

Sacred Heart Academy (60) – Gilvin 8, Birk 3, Clemons 13, Toller 21, Ralston 15.

Christian Academy of Louisville (35) – Calhoun 14, Gardner 2, Breedlove 2, McClure 12, Beam 3, Daniels 2.

All Tournament Team – Amaya Asher (Central), Lauren Birks (Atherton), Jasmine Johnson (Ballard), Makaya Grinter (Male), Jakayla Thompson (DuPont Manual), Payton Cronen (Assumption), Shelby Calhoun (CAL), Jaya McClure (CAL), Josie Gilvin (Sacred Heart), Kristen Clemons (Sacred Heart), and Erin Toller (Sacred Heart).

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

20206RGC

Bullitt East vs. Butler (Girls)

6^Th Region Tournament Championship

Valley High school

Louisville, KY

March 7, 2020

Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Lexi Taylor, 5-8 Sr. Caroline Scott, 5-11 Sr. Kennedy Griffin, 5-3 Sr. Emily Ezell, and 5-7 So. Emma Egan.  Butler coach Wyatt Foust countered with 5-10 Jr. Tiarra East, 5-8 Jr. Leslie Baxter, 6-1 So. Tamesha Dozier, 5-3 Jr. Chardrea Satori, and 5-7 Jr. Dyanstee White.

Bullitt East outscored Butler 16-6 in the final quarter to score a 49-40 come-from-behind victory over Butler.  There were nine ties and nine lead changes in the game.  Bullitt East shot 30% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Chargers connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 Butler turnovers.  Butler shot 36.4% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Bearettes connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Bullitt East turnovers. 

Kennedy Griffin led Bullitt East with 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  Lexi Taylor added 13 points including eight of 10 free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Emma Egan recorded eight points and four rebounds.  Caroline Scott added 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Tiarra East led Butler with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  Dyanstee White added 10 points and six rebounds.  Leslie Baxter chipped in with seven points.

Bullitt East,10,12,11,16,49

Butler,10,15,9,6,40

Bullitt East (49) – Taylor 13, Scott 10, Griffin 15, E. Ezell 0, Egan 8, Granado 3.

Butler (40) – East 14, Baxter 7, Dozier 4, Satori 5, White 10.

All Tournament Team – Mariah Jones (PRP), Mary Matthews (Holy Cross), Madelyn Curtsinger (North Bullitt), Taziah Jenks (Mercy Academy), Destiny Thompson (Iroquois), Chloe Phillips (Bullitt Central), Tiarra East (Butler), Dyanstee White (Butler), Kennedy Griffin (Bullitt East), Caroline Scott (Bullitt East), and Lexi Taylor (Bullitt East).

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