2021EKUJSUMBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Men)

Pete Matthews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

February 2, 2021

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank.  Jacksonville State University coach Ray Harper countered with 6-9 So. Jay Pal, 6-7 Sr. Kayne Henry, 6-10 Sr. Brandon Huffman, 6-1 Jr. Jalen Finch, and 6-3 Sr. Darian Adams.

Wendell Green Jr. banked in a three point basket at the top of the circle the score 10 points in overtime to lead Eastern Kentucky University to an 86-82 victory over Jacksonville State University.  The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 42.7% from the field including 14 of 37 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Jacksonville State turnovers.  Jacksonville State shot 45.7% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc..  The Gamecocks connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky University with 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.  Cooper Robb added 20 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Michael Moreno recorded 15 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  6-10 So. Tariq Balogun chipped in with 11 points and six rebounds.

6-7 Sr. Kayne Henry led Jacksonville State with 22 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Jalen Finch added 19 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Brandon Huffman recorded 12 points and six rebounds.  Darian Adams chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  Jay Pal added five points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,40,33,13,86

Jacksonville State University,36,37,9,82

Eastern Kentucky University (86) – Moreno 15, Robb 20, King 6, Green Jr. 22, Cruickshank 6, Balogun 11, Blanton 6.

Jacksonville State University (82) – Pal 5, Henry 22, Huffman 12, Finch 19, Adams 12, Ngumezi 2, King 3, Henderson 2, Perdue 5.

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

2021UTMEKUM

UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 21, 2021

UT Martin coach Montez Robinson started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Jaron Williams, 6-5 Jr. Cameron Holden, 6-9 Jr. Ajani Kennedy, 6-1 Jr. Kenton Eskridge, and 6-5 So. Eman Sertovic..  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb, 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank.  Eastern Kentucky’s ranks were decimated tonight with Tre King, Peyton Broughton, Brandon Knapper, Jomaru Brown, Tariq Balogun, and Cheikh Faye not being available.

Eastern Kentucky exploded tonight for 20 three point baskets in a 113-73 victory over UT Martin.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 60% from the field including 20 of 37 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 22 UT Martin turnovers.  UT Martin shot 42.4% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Skyhawks connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky University with 25 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Michael Moreno added 23 points including five three point baskets.  Moreno was nine of 10 from the field including five of six from beyond the arc.  6-6 Fr. Devontae Blanton recorded 19 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Blanton was six of seven from the field including three of four from beyond the arc, and four of four free throws.  Curt Lewis added 19 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Lewis was seven of nine from the field including three of four from beyond the arc, and two of three from the free throw line.  Cooper Robb chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and six assists.

Cameron Holden led UT Martin with 20 points including 12 of 16 free throws, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.  6-7 Fr. Anthony Thomas added 16 points including four of four free throws, and three rebounds.  Kenton Eskridge  recorded 10 points, two assists, and two steals.  6-4 Fr. Trey Fort chipped in with eight points.  Ajani Kennedy added six points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

UT Martin,39,34,73

Eastern Kentucky University,46,67,113

UT Martin (73) – Williams 5, Holden 20, Kennedy 6, Eskridge 10, Sertovic 4, Thomas 16, Coleman 2, Rustin 2, Fort 8.

Eastern Kentucky University (113) – Lewis 19, Robb 8, Moreno 23, Green Jr. 25, Cruickshank 7, Hobbs 8, Blanton 19, Minter 4.

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

2021EKUEIUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Eastern Illinois University (Men)

Lantz Arena

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

January 16, 2021

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.  Eastern Illinois coach Jay Spoonhour countered with 6-6 Sr. Marvin Johnson, 6-5 Sr. George Dixon, 6-9 Gr. Sammy Friday IV, 6-1 Sr. Keshawn Charles, and 6-2 Sr. Mack Smith.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated Eastern Illinois University 93-85 in overtime.  There were 11 lead changes and 12 ties in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 43.8% from the field including 12 of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 18 Eastern Illinois turnovers.  Eastern Illinois shot 43.8% from the field including six of 28 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 24 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Curt Lewis added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and six rebounds.  Wendell Green Jr. recorded 17 points including two three point baskets and six assists.  Cooper Robb chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Michael Moreno added 10 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Marvin Johnson led Eastern Illinois with 20 points including six of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and eight assists.  Sammy Friday IV added 18 points and four rebounds.  Geroge Dixon recorded 10 points and six rebounds.  Kashawn Charles chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Mack Smith added seven points, four rebounds, and seven assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,41,33,19,93

Eastern Illinois University,38,36,11,85

Eastern Kentucky University (93) – Moreno 10, Lewis 18, King 24, Green Jr. 17, Robb 11, Blanton 7, Cruickshank 3, Faye 2, Balogun 1.

Eastern Illinois University (85) – Johnson 20, Dixon 10, Friday IV 18, Charles 10, Smith 7, Abraham 6, Diarra 6, Alleruzzo IV 6, Leonard 2.

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

2021TTEKUM

Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 9, 2021

Tennessee Tech coach John Pelphrey started the following lineup: 6-6 Fr. Austin Harvell, 6-4 Jr. Damaria Franklin, 6-8 Jr. Amadou Sylla, 6-0 Jr. Jr. Clay, and 6-2 So.Keishawn Davidson.  Eastern Kentucky 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 pulled away late to earn a 90-80 victory over Tennessee Tech.  The score was tied 80-80 but Cooper Robb hit two three point shots to give the Colonels an 86-80 lead on their way to victory.  The score was tied six times and there were 14 lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 47.3% from the field including 16 of 37 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Tennessee Tech turnovers.  Tennessee Tech shot 48.3% from the field including 15 of 31 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 29 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Michael Moreno added 13 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  Curt Lewis recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  Cooper Robb chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Wendell Green Jr .added 10 points, three rebounds, 15 assists, and two steals. 

Keishawn Davidson led Tennessee Tech with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and five assists.  Jr. Clay added 15 points including two three point baskets and 10 assists.  Damaria Franklin recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.  6-10 Gr. Shandon Goldman chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets and three steals.  6-6 So. Dane Quest added nine points and six rebounds. 

Tennessee Tech,41,39,80

Eastern Kentucky,44,46,90

Tennessee Tech (80) – Harvell 6, Franklin 14, Sylla 4, Clay 15, Davidson 18, Hopkins 2, Quest 9, Goldman 12.

Eastern Kentucky University (90) – Moreno 13, Lewis 11, King 29, Green Jr. 10, Robb 11, Cruickshank 5, Hobbs 6, Balogun 4, Blanton 1.

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

2021JSUEKUM

Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 7, 2020

Jacksonville State University coach Ray Harper started the following lineup: 6-9 So. Jay Pal, 6-7 Sr. Kayne Henry, 6-10 Sr. Martin Roub, 6-1 Jr. Jalen Finch, and 6-3 Sr. Darian Adams.  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 6-0 Jr. Brandon Knapper.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated Jacksonville State University 69-66 in overtime.  There were 11 ties and 20 lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 33.7% from the field including six of 32 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Jacksonville State turnovers.  Jacksonville State shot 33.3% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Gamecocks connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 58 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  The Gamecocks held a 29-9 advantage on second chance points and enjoyed a 35-5 advantage in bench scoring.

Tre King led the Colonels with 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots.  Wendell Green Jr. added 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Curt Lewis recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.  Brandon Knapper chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds.  6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb added five points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Michael Moreno had eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.

6-10 Sr. Brandon Huffman led Jacksonville State with 16 points, 16 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  6-6 So. Juwan Perdue added 14 points including six of six free throws and 10 rebounds.  Jalen Finch recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Adrian Adams chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds.  Jay Pal added eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Jacksonville State University,28,34,4,66

Eastern Kentucky University,29,33,7,69

Jacksonville State University (66) – Pal 8, Henry 0, Roub 3, Finch 10, Adams 10, Huffman 16, Perdue 14, King 3, Henderson 2.

Eastern Kentucky University (69) – Moreno 8, Lewis 13, King 16, Green 15, Knapper 12, Robb 5.

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

2021EKUAPUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Austin Peay University (Men)

Winfield Dunn Center

Austin Peay University

Clarksville, TN

January 2, 2021

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.  Austin Peay coach Matt Figger countered with 6-5 Sr. Terry Taylor, 6-3 GS Reginald Gee, 6-8 So. Mike Peake, 5-10 So. Carlos Paez, and 6-1 Fr. Tai’Reon Joseph.

Eastern Kentucky University utilized a career night bu Wendell Green Jr. and some clutch play down the stretch to defeat Austin Peay by the score of 80-75.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 45.5% from the field including 11 of 22 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 19 of 27 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Austin Peay turnovers.  Austin Peay shot 38.2% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Governors connected on 19 of 21 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 EKU turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky University with 30 points including five three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, and five rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Brandon Knapper added 15 points including seven of 10 free throws.  Tre King recorded 13 points and seven rebounds.  Michael Moreno chipped in with eight points, 11 rebounds, and four steals.

6-2 So. Alec Woodard led Austin Peay with 17 points including eight of nine free throws.  Terry Taylor added 16 points and eight rebounds.  6-4 Jr. Elton Walker recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Carlos Paez chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Reginald Gee added 10 points and five rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,42,38,80

Austin Peay University,32,43,75

Eastern Kentucky University (80) – Moreno 8, Lewis 7, King 13, Green Jr. 30, Robb 0, Knapper 15, Cruickshank 3, Blanton 2, Hobbs 2.

Austin Peay University (75) – Taylor 16, Gee 10, Peake 4, Paez 12, Joseph 3, Walker 13, Woodard 17.

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

2020EIUEKUM

Eastern Illinois University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 30, 2020

Eastern Illinois University coach Jay Spoonhour started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Marvin Johnson, 6-5 Sr. George Dixon, 6-9 Gr. Sammy Friday IV, 6-2 Sr. Mack Smith, and 6-3 Jr. Junior Farquhar.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye, 6-6 Fr. Devontae Blanton, 6-10 So. Tariq Balogun, 6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 Sr. Jacquess Hobbs.  (Coach Hamilton was without the services of 6-2 Jr. Jomaru Brown and 6-0 Jr. Brandon Knapper, out with injuries).

The old adage states “It’s better to win ugly than lose pretty” fit tonight’s game as Eastern Kentucky survived to earn a 69-61 victory in a game punctuated  by fouls and turnovers.  There were three ties and six lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.1% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 23 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 24 EIU turnovers.  Eastern Illinois University shot 33.3% from the filed including six of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 18 EKU turnovers.

6-9 Jr. Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals.  6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis added nine points, six rebounds, and four steals.  5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr. recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two steals.  Russhard Cruickshank added eight points and Tariq Balogun blocked five shots.

George Dixon led Eastern Illinois University with 12 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Marvin Johnson added nine points, five rebounds, and three assists.  6-0 Fr. Henry Abraham also scored nine points.  Mack Smith added eight points including two three point baskets.  Sammy Friday IV recorded seven points and eight rebounds.  6-6 Sr. Jordan Skipper-Brown added seven points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Junior Farquhar also tallied seven points.

Eastern Illinois University,36,25,61

Eastern Kentucky University,43,26,69

Eastern Illinois University (61) – Johnson 9, Dixon 12, Friday IV 7, Smith 8, Farquhar 7, Charles 2, Skipper-Brown 7, Abraham 9.

Eastern Kentucky University (69) – Faye 0, Blanton 7, Balogun 2, Cruickshank 8, Hobbs 0, King 22, Lewis 9, Robb 9, Green Jr. 9, Moreno 3.

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

2020MBBHPUEKUM

High Point University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 22, 2020

High Point University coach Tubby Smith started the following lineup: 6-9 Jr. Lydell Elmore, 6-4 So. Bryant Randleman, 6-8 So. Emmanuel Izunabor, 6-1 So. John-Michael Wright, and 6-3 Fr. Ahmil Flowers.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Fr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-0 Jr. Brandon Knapper.

Eastern Kentucky University took an early lead and was never threatened in an 86-67 victory over High Point University.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.8% from the field including 10 of 31 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 24 of 33 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 High Point turnovers.  High Point shot 42.1% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Brandon Knapper led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points including three three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, and three assists.  Wendell Green Jr. added 13 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.  Michael Moreno recorded 12 points including two three point baskets.  Tre King chipped in with nine points.  6-2 Sr. Jacquess Hobbs added seven points and five rebounds.  6-6 Fr. Devontae Blanton added six points and five rebounds.  6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb had an excellent stat line today with five points, six rebounds, and eight steals.

5-11 Sr. Denny Slay II led High Point with 12 points including two three point baskets.  6-8 So. Eric Coleman Jr. added 10 points and 10 rebounds.  6-4 Fr. Jaden House recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Ahmil Flowers chipped in with nine points and three rebounds.  John-Michael Wright recorded eight points, six rebounds, and three assists.  5-8 Fr. Bryson Childress added eight points including two three point baskets.

High Point University,30,37,67

Eastern Kentucky University,46,40,86

High Point University (67) – Elmore 6, Randelman 0, Izunabor 3, Wright 8, Flowers 9, Slay II 12, Childress 8, House 9, Coleman Jr. 10, Sanchez 2.

Eastern Kentucky University (86) – Moreno 12, Lewis 7, King 9, Green Jr. 13, Knapper 21, Hobbs 7, Broughton 3, Robb 5, Balogun 3, Blanton 6.

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

2020MBBCUHEKU

Campbellsville University Harrodsburg vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 17, 2020

Campbellsville University Harrodsburg coach Austin Sparrow started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Chris Rawlings, 6-2 Jr. Kereion Douglas, 6-4 Sr. Devin Baker, 6-0 Jr. Tyron Duncan, and 6-1 Jr. Antoine Darby.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-4 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank.

Eastern Kentucky University outscored Campbellsville Harrodsburg 70-21 to earn a 118-54 victory in a game that ended with 1:27 left in the game with an injury.  Eastern Kentucky’s 5-11 So. Isaiah Minter went down hard and lay motionless for several minutes before being removed from the court on a stretcher.  Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery for this young man.  The first several minutes were competitive as they were four ties and 10 lead changes in the game before Eastern Kentucky pulled away for a 48-33 halftime lead.  Eastern Kentucky shot 58% from the field including 13 of 30 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 37 points off 25 Campbellsville University Harrodsburg turnovers.  The Colonels held a 78-13 advantage in bench scoring.  CUH shot 31.3% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Pioneers connected on nine of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

6-0 Jr. Brandon Knapper who transferred from West Virginia and was making his first appearance as a Colonel scored 25 ponts including five three point baskets and five rebounds.  Tre King added 24 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  6-2 Sr. Jacquess Hobbs recorded 15 points including three three point baskets and five assists.  6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye added 13 points including four three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Curt Lewis chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.  6-5 Jr. Peyton Broughton added 10 points and three steals.

Antoine Darby led Campbellsville University Harrodsburg with 17 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Chris Rawlings added 11 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Kereion Douglas recorded six points and seven rebounds.

Campbellsville University Harrodsburg,33,21,54

Eastern Kentucky University,48,70,118

Campbellsville University Harrodsburg (54) – Rawlings 11, Tyron Douglas 6, Baker 2, Duncan 5, Darby 17, Young 2, Tyrese Duncan 5, Joyce 2, Platt 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (118) – Moreno 2, Lewis 10, King 24, Green 0, Cruickshank 4, Hobbs 15, Broughton 10, Knapper 25, Balogun 6, Blanton 7, Minter 2, Faye 13.

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

2020MBBEKUMSU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men)

Ellis T. Johnson Arena

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

December 14, 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.  Morehead State University coach Preston Spradlin countered with 6-7 So. Julius Dixon, 6-4 Jr. Devon Cooper, 6-10 Fr. Johni Broome, 6-3 Jr. Skyelar Potter, and 6-4 So. Ta’Lon Cooper.

Morehead State pulled away in the second half to defeat Eastern Kentucky by the score of 75-62.  Eastern Kentucky was plagued tonight by foul woes as they were whistled for 27 fouls with Tre King fouling out and fellow starters Lewis, Robb, Green, and Moreno finishing the game with four fouls each.  Morehead State shot 51.1% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 25 of 32 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 39.1% from the field including four of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Morehead State turnovers.

5-11 Jr. KJ Hunt led Morehead State with 17 points including seven of nine free throws and three assists.  Skyelar Potter added 13 points including five of five free throws and eight rebounds.  6-6 Sr. James Baker recorded 12 points including six of eight free throws and six rebounds.  Julius Dixon chipped in with 11 points.  Devon Cooper added eight points and seven rebounds.  Johni Broome recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three steals.  Wendell Green Jr. added 16 points and five assists.  Curt Lewis recorded 13 points and six rebounds.  Michael Moreno added seven points and six rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,33,29,62

Morehead State University,35,40,75

Eastern Kentucky University (62) – Moreno 7, Lewis 13, King 17, Green 16, Robb 2, Cruickshank 2, Broughton 2, Balogun 1, Faye 2.

Morehead State University (75) – Dixon 11, D. Cooper 8, Broome 6, Potter 13, T. Cooper 8, Hunt 17, Baker 12.

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