2020MBBTRANSYEKU

Transylvania vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 12, 2020

Transylvania coach Brian Lane started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Zach Larimore, 6-0 So. Duce Ralls, 6-6 So. Brice Scott, 6-0 Jr. Jack Patton, and 6-0 Sr. Gavin Root.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated Transylvania by the score of 81-60.  EKU recorded 46.8% from the field including eight of 27 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 26 Transylvania turnovers.  Transylvania shot 38.3% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Pioneers connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye led EKU with 16 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  6-2 Jr. Jomaru Brown added 13 points13 points and five steals.  Wendell Green Jr. recorded 12 points.  Curt Lewis chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds.  Michael Moreno pulled down seven rebounds.

Zach Larimore led Transylvania with 24 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  6-2 Sr. Michael Jefferson added 10 points including two three point baskets and 12 rebounds.  6-5 Sr. Lucas Gentry recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. 

Transylvania,41,19,60

Eastern Kentucky University,52,29,81

Transylvania (60) – Larimore 24, Ralls 5, Scott 3, Patton 0, Root 0, Jefferson 10, Sivills 1, Gentry 13, Turner 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (81) – Moreno 4, Lewis 11, King 8, Green 12, Robb 0, Cruickshank 2, Hobbs 4, Broughton 5, Brown 13, Balogun 4, Blanton 2, Faye 16.

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

2020MBBMSUEKU

Morehead State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 7, 2020

Morehead State University coach Preston Spradlin started the following lineup:6-7 So. Julius Dixon, 6-6 Sr. James Baker, 6-10 Fr. Johni Broome, 6-4 So. Ta’lon Cooper, and 6-4 Jr. DeVon Cooper.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.

Eastern Kentucky trailed by 17 points in the first half but rallied to earn a 71-68 victory over Morehead State.  The score was tied in the final seconds but Michael Moreno penetrated to the basket and threw up a runner that was called a goal tend and he was also fouled on the play and converted the three point play for the win.  Morehead State inbounded the ball but was unable to get off a good shot for the win.  The score was tied two times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  It was a game of two halves as Morehead State shot 75% from the field including six of eight from beyond the arc to Eastern Kentucky’s 31.4% from the field.  Eastern’s pressure took its toll in the second half and EKU completed their comeback.

Eastern Kentucky shot 41.5% from the field including 10 of 34 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 27 Morehead State turnovers.  Morehead State shot 67.4% from the field including six of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers. 

Michael Moreno led Eastern Kentucky with 29 points including six three point baskets and five rebounds.  Tre King added 13 points, nine rebounds, and seven steals.  Wendell Green Jr. recorded nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and four steals. 

Johni Broome led Morehead State with 13 points and seven rebounds.  5-11 Jr. KJ Hunt added 13 points, five rebounds, and seven assists.  6-3 Jr. Skyelar Potter recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  James Baker also scored 11 points and blocked two shots.  DeVon Cooper chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Morehead State University,44,24,68

Eastern Kentucky University,28,43,71

Morehead State University (68) – Dixon 0, Baker 11, Broome 13, T. Cooper 4, D. Cooper 10, Hunt 13, Potter 11, Garrett 2, Bryan 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (71) – Moreno 29, Lewis 5, King 13, Green 9, Robb 5, Cruickshank 5, Brown 4, Balogun 1.

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

2020MBBEKUUP

Eastern Kentucky University vs. South Carolina Upstate (Men)

G.B. Hodge Center

South Carolina Upstate

Spartanburg, SC

December 2, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.  South Carolina Upstate coach Dave Dickerson countered with 6-7 Jr. Josh Aldrich, 6-6 Jr. Bryson Mozone, 6-9 Jr. Nevin Zink, 5-10 Jr. Dalvin White, and 6-3 Jr. Everette Hammond.

Eastern Kentucky University raced out to a 46-28 halftime lead on their way to a 95-78 victory over South Carolina Upstate.  Eastern Kentucky shot 53.7% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and 25 points off 15 South Carolina Upstate turnovers.  South Carolina Upstate shot 34.9% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 27 of 32 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 South Carolina Upstate turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.  6-2 Jr. Jomaru Brown also scored 18 points and four assists.  Tre King recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.  Wendell Green Jr. chipped in with 12 points and six assists.  6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank added 10 points including two three point baskets.  6-10 So. Tariq Balogun recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Curt Lewis tallied seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

6-1 So. Tommy Bruner led Upstate with 19 points including 10 of 12 free throws and three assists.  Everette Hammond added 13 points and seven rebounds.  Bryson Mozone recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  6-4 So. Mysta Goodloe chipped in with eight points including six of seven free throws.  6-8 So. Khydarius Smith added six points and seven rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,46,49,95

South Carolina Upstate,28,50,78

Eastern Kentucky University (95) – Moreno 18, Lewis 7, King 17, Green 12, Robb 2, Brown 18, Cruickshank 10, Balogun 9, Faye 2.

South Carolina Upstate (78) – Aldrich 7, Mozone 10, Zink 6, White 5, Hammond 13, Bruner 19, Goodloe 8, Smith 6, Watson 4.

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

2020MBBEKUX

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Xavier (Men)

Cintas Center

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

November 30, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.  Xavier coach Travis Steele countered with 6-8 Sr. Jason Carter, 6-4 Sr. Paul Scruggs, 6-9 So. Zach Freemantle, 6-1 Fr. Dwon Odom, and 6-4 Sr. Nate Johnson.

Xavier defeated Eastern Kentucky University 99-96 in overtime.  There were five lead changes and nine ties in the game.  Xavier shot 58.3% from the field on 35 of 60 from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Musketeers connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 11 turnovers off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 38.5% from the field on 35 of 91 from the field including 11 of 38 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 25 Xavier turnovers.

Zach Freemantle led Xavier with 24 points and 13 rebounds.  Freemantle was 11 of 12 from the field including one of two from beyond the arc and one of two from the free throw line.  Jason Carter added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.  Nate Johnson recorded 18 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  6-2 So. KyKy Tandy added 18 points including 11 of 13 free throws and three assists.  Paul Scruggs chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and four assists.  Dwon Odom recorded six points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points including three three point baskets, 13 rebounds, and four steals.  Curt Lewis added 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Cooper Robb recorded 19 points including four three point baskets.  6-2 Jr. Jomaru Brown added 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  Wendell Green chipped in with nine points and seven assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,39,44,13,96

Xavier,48,35,16,99

Eastern Kentucky (96) – Moreno 5, Lewis 20, King 25, Green 9, Robb 19, Brown 12, Faye 3, Cruickshank 3.

Xavier (99) – Carter 20, Scruggs 9, Freemantle 24, Odom 6, Johnson 18, Tandy 18, Griffin 4.

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

2020MBBEKUCS

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Charleston Southern (Men)

Mako Medical Wolfpack Invitational

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC

November 27, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.  Charleston Southern coach Barclay Radebaugh countered with 6-8 Fr. Terence Porter Jr., 6-4  Fr.Ja’Quavian Florence, 6-9 Jr.Sadarius Bowser, 6-0 Fr. Emorie Knox, and 6-3 So. Malik Battle.

Eastern Kentucky University turned in an excellent defensive effort in a 60-50 victory over Charleston Southern.  Eastern Kentucky shot 35.8% from the field including four of 28 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on eight of 12 free throws. pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.  Charleston Southern shot 35.8% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc.  They connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 25 rebounds.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 15 points and eight rebounds.  6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye added 13 points including two three point baskets.  Michael Moreno recorded 10 points and five rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Wendell Green Jr. chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Curt Lewis pulled down seven rebounds.

Ja’Quavian Florence led Charleston Southern with 19 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-3 Jr. Sean Price added 10 points and eight rebounds.  Terrence Porter Jr. recorded seven points and five rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,38,22,60

Charleston Southern,21,29,50

Eastern Kentucky University (60) – Moreno 10, Lewis 4, King 15, Cruickshank 2, Robb 2, Broughton 3, Green 9, Balogun 2, Faye 13.

Charleston Southern (50) – Porter 7, Florence 19, Bowser 1, Knox 4, Battle 3, Edwards 6, Price 10.

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

2020MBBNFEKUM

North Florida vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Mako Medical Wolfpack Invitational

Valvano Arena @ Reynolds Coliseum

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

November 25, 2020

North Florida coach Matthew Driscoll started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Carter Hendricksen, 6-7 So. Dorian James, 6-9 Fr. Jonathan Aybar, 6-1 So. Jose Placer, and 6-4 Sr. Ryan Burkhardt.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King. 6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated North Florida by the score of 80-67.  Eastern Kentucky shot 35.4% from the field including five of 28 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.  North Florida shot 38.9% from the field including 10 of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Ospreys connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 21 turnovers. 

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 15 points, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Curt Lewis added 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  5-11 Fr.Wendell Green Jr. recorded 12 points and six assists.  Cooper Robb chipped in with 10 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.  6-10 So.Tariq Balogun added nine points and three blocked shots.  Michael Moreno pulled down six rebounds.

Carter Hendricksen led North Florida with 20 points including five three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Jose Placer added 13 points including six of six free throws and five assists.  6-2 So.Emmanuel Adedoyin recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.  Jonathan Aybar chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds.  Dorian James recorded four points, nine rebounds, and three assists. 

North Florida,34,33,67

Eastern Kentucky University,50,30,80

North Florida (67) – Hendricksen 20, James 4, Aybar 8, Placer 13, Burkhardt 6, Adedoyin 10, Crews 2, Parker 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (80)- Moreno 5, Lewis 13, King 15, Cruickshank 8, Robb 10, Broughton 4, Green 12, Balogun 9, Faye 4.

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

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. 

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.