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.