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.