2021BELEKUMBB

Belmont vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 25, 2021

Belmont coach Casey Alexander started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Caleb Hollander, 6-6 So. Ben Sheppard, 6-9 So. Derek Sabin, 6-0 Jr. Luke Smith, and 6-2 Jr. Grayson Murphy. (6-11 Jr. Nick Muszynski all conference center not available tonight).  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 led 50-32 at halftime buoyed by 62.9% field goal shooting on their way to an 81-67 upset victory over the 21-1 Belmont Bruins.  This was also the first OVC loss this season (18-1).  The score was tied three times and there were six lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50.7% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Belmont turnovers.  Belmont shot 36.5% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and three assists.  Curt Lewis added 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Tre King recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.  Cooper Robb chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

Ben Sheppard led Belmont with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds.  6-6 Jr. Tate Pierson added 11 points including two three point baskets and four assists.  Caleb Hollander recorded nine points and seven rebounds.  6-9 So. Evan Brauns chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Luke Smith added seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Grayson Murphy recorded six points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Belmont University,32,35,67

Eastern Kentucky,50,31,81

Belmont University (67) – Hollander 9, Sheppard 14, Sabin 4, Smith 7, Murphy 6, Brauns 8, Pierson 11, Wood 6, Jakubicek 2.

Eastern Kentucky (81) – Moreno 4, Lewis 15, King 14, Green Jr. 22, Robb 9, Cruickshank 7, Balogun 2, Blanton 8.

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

2021BELEKUWBB

Belmont vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 25, 2021

Belmont coach Bart Brooks started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Conley Chinn, 5-7 Fr. Tuti Jones, 6-1 Jr. Allison Luly, 5-6 Fr. Destinee Wells, and 5-7 Jr. Jamilyn Kinney.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams countered with 6-2 Sr. Jayla Johnson, 5-11 Sr. Bria Bass, 6-3 So. Emma Hacker, 5-9 Fr. Alice Recanati, and 5-10 Fr. Kendall Wingler.

Belmont led 40-37 at halftime but pulled away in the second half to defeat Eastern Kentucky by the score of 79-55.  The score was tied four times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Belmont shot 42% from the field including nine of 30 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 34% from the field including nine of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Belmont turnovers.

Destinee Wells led Belmont with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  6-2 So. Cam Browning added 19 points and five rebounds.  Jamilynn Kinney recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and three steals.  Conley Chinn chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Tuti Jones added two points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Bria Bass led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points including four three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, and 11 rebounds.  Bass was seven of nine from the field including four of six from beyond the arc.  Alice Recanati added 12 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists.  Emma Hacker recorded four points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Belmont,18,22,20,19,79

Eastern Kentucky,23,14,10,8,55

Belmont (79) – Chinn 10, Jones 2, Luly 2, Wells 25, Kinney 14, Browning 19, Hay 5, Cook 2.

Eastern Kentucky (55) – Johnson 5, Bass 25, Hacker 4, Recanati 12, Wingler 0, Evans 2, Azubike 3, Jordan 4.

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

2021LCMSB

Lincoln County vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond. KY

February 23, 2021

Lincoln County coach Jeff Jackson countered with 6-3 Sr. Baylor Mattingly, 6-2 Sr. Brady Weaver, 6-3 So. Colton Ralston, 5-11 So. Tramane Alcorn, and 6-2 Jr. Jaxon Smith.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-3 Sr. Trent DeVries, 5-9 Sr. Jayden Adams. 6-4 So. Brett Erslan, 5-7 So. Zach Hudson, and 5-8 Jr. Walt Smith.

Lincoln County buoyed by 12 three point baskets defeated Madison Southern by the score of 69-52.  Lincoln County shot 55% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line.  The Patriots connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 41.3% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Lincoln County turnovers.

Baylor Mattingly led Lincoln County with 24 points on eight three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.  Brady Weaver added 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.  Colton Ralston recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists.  Tramane Alcorn chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws and six assists.  Jaxon Smith added six points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Trent DeVries led Madison Southern with 17 points including three three point baskets.  Walt Smith added eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  6-1 So. Jay Rose and 6-4 Jr. Hezekiah Fogle each recorded six points and four rebounds.

Lincoln County,14,21,14,20,69

Madison Southern,12,6,17,17,52

Lincoln County (69) – Mattingly 24, Weaver 15, Ralston 12, Alcorn 10, Smith 6, Lark 2.

Madison Southern (52) – DeVries 17, Adams 4, Erslan 2, Hudson 4, Smith 8, Rose 6, Carr-White 3, Simpson 2, Fogle 6.

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

2021SCMSG

Scott County vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 23, 2021

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kaylie Wise, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Penney, 6-0 Sr. Kenady Tompkins, 5-6 Fr. Maleiyah Moore, and 5-6 Jr. Emma Price.  Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis countered with 5-11 Jr. Macie Daniels, 5-7 Sr. Lacie Parks, 6-0 Jr. Reece Estep, 5-6 Jr. Morgan Flannery, and 5-7 Sr. Samantha Cornelison.

Madison Southern’s 5-5 So. Tara Wooten hit a three point basket at the buzzer to force overtime and the Lady Eagles outscored Scott County 6-2 in overtime to earn a 62-58 victory.  Scott County led 43-33 after three quarters but Madison Southern outscored the Lady Cardinals 23-13 in the final quarter to force overtime.  The score was tied four times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Madison Southern shot 27.3% from the field including nine of 36 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 17 of 30 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 28.6% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Madison Southern turnovers.

Samantha Cornelison led Madison Southern with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Macie Daniels added 14 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, three assists, and seven blocked shots.  5-5 So. Tara Wooten recorded 14 points including four three point baskets.

Emma Price led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and three rebounds.  Kenady Tompkins was plagued with foul problems all day and added 12 points including six of six free throws and six rebounds despite only logging 16 minutes before fouling out.  Maleiyah Moore recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-6 So. Tyra Young chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  Brianna Penney recorded five points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Kaylie Wise also pulled down eight rebounds.

Scott County,12,18,13,13,2,58

Madison Southern,10,8,15,23,6,62

Scott County (58) – Wise 3, Penney 5, Tompkins 12, Moore 10, Price 18, Bartholomew 3, Young 7.

Madison Southern (62) – Daniels 14, Parks 7, R, Estep 4, Flannery 4, Cornelison 15, Wooten 14, Carter 4.

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

2021CCSTHB

Covington Catholic vs. St. Henry (Boys)

St. Henry High School

Erlanger, KY

February 23, 2021

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Chandler Starks, 6-5 Jr. Colin McHale, 6-7 Jr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-9 So. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-4 Sr. Donovan Stocks.  St. Henry coach Dave Faust countered with 6-3 Sr. Wyatt Vieth, 6-2 Sr. Jude Bessler, 6-4 Sr. Cody Teeten, 5-8 Sr. Cory Shea, and 5-10 Sr. Ryan Butler.

Wyatt Vieth scored on a put back and added a free throw on the “and one” in the closing second to give St. Henry a 61-60 victory over Covington Catholic.  St. Henry shot 38.5% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Crusaders connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Covington Catholic shot 47.4% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 21 of 28 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

Wyatt Vieth led St. Henry with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists.  Jude Bessler added 18 points including five of six free throws and three rebounds.  Cody Teeten recorded nine points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Donovan Stocks led Covington Catholic with 15 points including eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Chandler Starks added 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Mitchell Rylee recorded 13 points and four rebounds.  Evan Ipsaro added 10 points including seven of nine free throws.

Covington Catholic,15,15,18,12,60

St. Henry,14.9.23,15,61

Covington Catholic (60) – Starks 13, McHale 0, Rylee 13, E. Ipsaro 10, Stocks 15, Murphy 4, Horn 3, Skinner 2.

St. Henry (61) – Vieth 25, Bessler 18, Teeten 9, Shea 0, Butler 4, Ryan 3, Ravenscraft 2.

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

2021SCHCG

Scott County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

February 22, 2021

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kaylie Wise, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Penney, 6-0 Sr. Kenady Tompkins, 5-6 Fr. Maleiyah Moore, and 5-6 Jr. Emma Price.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-9 So. Jamya Smith, 5-7 So. Allison Stone, 5-11 Jr. Kennedy Williams, 5-7 Fr. Lydia VanMeter, and 5-7 Sr. Ravion Jackson.

Scott County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 64-30.  Scott County shot 35.3% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 57 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 23 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 18.2% from the field including one of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on nine of 21 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored seven points off 18 Scott County turnovers.

Kenady Tompkins led Scott County with 24 points, 21 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Brianna Penney added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.  Maleiyah Moore recorded 10 points including eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists.  Kaylie Wise chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

5-2 8^th Grade Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with seven points and two steals.  Allison Stone added six points, 12 rebounds, and four steals.  Kennedy Williams recorded five points and seven rebounds.

Scott County,8,18,15,23,64

Henry Clay,3,8,10,9,30

Scott County (64) – Wise 4, Penney 12, Tompkins 24, Moore 10, Price 7, Young 3, Banner 2, Callison 2.

Henry Clay (30) – Smith 0, Stone 6, Williams 5, VanMeter 3, Jackson 1, Sutton 7, Webb 3, Mille 1, Johnson 2, L. Nelson 2.

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

2021EAKUSEMOMBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Southeast Missouri (Men)

Show Me Center

Southeast Missouri

Cape Girardeau,MO

February 22, 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.  Southeast Missouri coach Brad Korn countered with 6-6 Jr. Nana Akenten, 6-3 Jr. Chris Harris, 6-8 Sr. Manny Patterson, 6-1 So. DQ Nicholas, and 6-2 Jr. Eric Reed Jr.

Eastern Kentucky University tallied 14 three point baskets today in an 87-65 victory over Southeast Missouri.  There were four ties and four lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50.8% from the field including 14 of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 SEMO turnovers.  SEMO shot 38.2% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Redhawks connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 23 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.  Tre King added 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three blocked shots, and one steal.  Curt Lewis recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.  Cooper Robb chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.  6-6 Fr. Devontae Blanton added 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.  Michael Moreno recorded six points on two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals.

Chris Harris led SEMO with 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.  Nana Akenten added 13 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  6-8 Sr. Darrious Agnew recorded nine points and seven rebounds.  Eric Reed Jr. chipped in with eight points.

Eastern Kentucky University,39,48,87

Southeast Missouri,26,39,65

Eastern Kentucky University (87) – Moreno 6, Lewis 14, King 15, Green Jr. 23, Robb 12, Blanton 10, Broughton 3, Balogun 4.

Southeast Missouri (65) – Akenten 13, Harris 15, Patterson 4, Nicholas 6, Reed Jr. 8, Agnew 9, Johnson 1, Russell 4, Taylor 1, Branson 4.

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

2021APUEKUWBB

Austin Peay University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22, 2021

Austin Peay University coach David Midlick started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Maggie Knowles, 5-10 So.Shay-Lee Kirby, 6-1 So. D’Shara Booker, 5-6 Sr. Brianah Ferby, and 5-9 So. Ella Sawyer.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams countered with 6-2 Sr. Jayla Johnson, 5-11 Sr. Bria Bass, 6-1 So. Anysa Jordan, 5-9 Fr. Alice Recanati, and 5-10 Fr. Kendall Wingler.

Austin Peay led 29-27 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Eastern Kentucky by the score of 65-49.  The score was tied eight times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Austin Peay shot 40.7% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line.  The Governors connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 34% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Austin Peay turnovers.

Eastern Kentucky did not have an answer for O’Shara Booker in the paint and she led Austin Peay with 21 points and nine rebounds.  Booker was nine of 12 from the field and three of four from the free throw line.  5-4 Sr. Brandi Ferby added 10 points including seven of eight free throws and three rebounds.  5-6 Fr. Nina De Leon Negron recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two assists.  Brianah Ferby chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Ella Sawyer recorded three points, three rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.

Bria Bass led Eastern Kentucky with 13 points and eight rebounds.  Jayla Johnson added 13 points and five rebounds.  Kendall Wingler recorded 12 points including eight of 10 free throws and four rebounds.

Austin Peay University,19,10,19,17,65

Eastern Kentucky University,19,8,10,12,49

Austin Peay University (65) – Knowles 2, Kirby 5, Booker 21, Bri. Ferby 6, Sawyer 3, Bennell 6, De Leon Negron 8, Kidwell 2, Ward 2, Bra. Ferby 10.

Eastern Kentucky University (49) – Johnson 13, Bass 13, Jordan 0, Recanati 4, Wingler 12, Evans 2, Hacker 3, Rosini 2.

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

2021BEREAGCG

Berea vs. Great Crossing (Girls)

Great Crossing High School

Georgetown, KY

February 22, 2021

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Chesney Lovins, 5-8 Jr. Alexis Newman, 6-0 Jr. Madison Howell, 4-11 Jr. Isis Rodgers, and 5-6 Jr. Mati Stepp.  Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. countered with 5-9 Fr. Ava Schureman, 5-7 Jr. Rachel Smith, 6-0 So. Raegan Barrett, 5-1 Sr. Braylee McMath, and 5-7 Jr. Timothi Williams.

Great Crossin led 38-24 in the third quarter and withstood a Berea rally to earn a 58-55 victory.  Great Crossing shot 29.5% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Warhawks connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points on 10 Berea turnovers.  Berea shot 36% from the field including four of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Great Crossing turnovers.

Braylee McMath led Great Crossing with 19 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Timothi Williams added 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals.  Ava Schureman recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and three steals. 

Madison Howell led Berea with 17 points including eight of 10 free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Alexis Newman added 12 points including three three point baskets.  Chesney Lovins recorded eight points and nine rebounds.  Mati Stepp chipped in with eight points and four rebounds.

Berea,14,6,23,12,55

Great Crossing,12,18,17,11,58

Berea (55) – Lovins 8, A. Newman 12, Mad. Howell 17, Rodgers 1, M. Stepp 8, King 4, Beard 2, L. Stepp 1, Mak. Howell 2.

Great Crossing (58) – Schureman 9, Smith 5, Barrett 5, McMath 19, Williams 18, Ward 2.

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

2021SAYRESCB

Sayre  vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 22, 2021

Sayre Coach Robert Goodman started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Cole Pennington, 6-3 Sr. Cory Givens, 6-6 Jr. Sam Lain, 6-0 Jr. Dant Bowling, and 6-0 Jr. Zander Collett.  Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-3 Jr. Nick Mosby, 6-2 Jr. Jeremy Hamilton, 6-4 Sr. Elias Richardson, 5-10 Jr. Andrew Willhite, and 5-8 Jr. JZ Miiddleton.

Elias Richardson hit a free throw with 2.6 seconds left in the game to give Scott County a 74-73 come-from-behind victory over Sayre.  Sayre led 66-59 with five minutes left in the game but Scott County rallied for the victory.  The score was tied 10 times and there were 17 lead changes in this game.  Scott County shot 50.9% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Sayre turnovers.  Sayre shot 63.6% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Spartans connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored five points off six Sayre turnovers.

Elias Richardson led Scott County with 27 points and 12 rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Chase Grigsby added 23 points including five three point baskets and three steals.  Jeremy Hamilton recorded nine points, six rebounds, and four steals.  Nick Mosby chipped in with eight points and three rebounds.

Cory Givens led Sayre with 29 points and seven rebounds.  Givens was 12 of 14 from the field including one of one from beyond the arc and four of six free throws.  Zander Collett added 20 points including two three point baskets.  Dant Bowling recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Cole Pennington chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Sayre,20,20,19,14,73

Scott County,20,16,21,17,74

Sayre (73) – Pennington 6, Givens 29, Lain 2, Bowling 14, Collett 20, Miller 2.

Scott County (74) – Mosby 8, Hamilton 9, E. Richardson 27, Willhite 0, Middleton 5, Grigsby 23, Haynes 2.

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