2020UTMEKUM

UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 30, 2020

UTMartin coach Anthony Stewart started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Miles Thomas, 6-5 So. Parker Stewart, 7-0 Jr. Jordan Pierce, 6-2 Fr. Ja’Darius Harris, and 6-3 Sr. Derek Hawthorne Jr..  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 defeated UTMartin by the score of 99-86.  Eastern Kentucky shot 51.5% from the field including 10 of 27 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 19 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 21 UTMartin turnovers.  UTMartin shot 47.5% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Skyhawks connected on 22 of 25 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Ty Taylor led Eastern Kentucky University with 27 points including five three point baskets, four of four free throws, two assists, and two steals.  Tre King added 22 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Jomaru Brown recorded 22 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and four steals.  6-10 Fr. Tariq Balogun chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.  Michael Moreno added six points and eight rebounds.

6-8 Sr. Quintin Dove led UTMartin with 35 points including 12 of 12 free throws and nine rebounds.  Parker Stewart added 18 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Miles Thomas recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Ja’Darius Harris chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. 

UTMartin,37,49,86

Eastern Kentucky University,57,42,99

UTMartin (86) – Thomas 11, Stewart 18, Pierce 0, Harris 10, Hawthorne Jr. 0, Sertovic 8, Dove 35, Polla 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (99) – Moreno 6, Taylor 27, T. King 22, Cruickshank 4, Brown 22, Hobbs 2, Balogun 7, Anderson 6, Carmical 3.

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