2021EKUTTMBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech (Men)

Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech

Cookeville, TN

February 15, 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.  Tennessee Tech coach John Pelphrey countered with 6-6 Fr. Austin Harvell, 6-4 Jr. Damaria Franklin, 6-10 Gr. Shandon Goldman, 6-0 Jr. Jr. Clay, and 6-2 So. Keishawn Davidson.

Eastern Kentucky University shot 69% from the field in the first half and raced out to a 56-36 halftime lead on their way to an 83-72 victory over Tennessee Tech.  Eastern Kentucky shot 56.4% from the field including 12 of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Tennessee Tech turnovers.  Tennessee Tech shot 44.1% from the field including six of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points including five three point baskets and three rebounds.  Tre King added 13 points and five rebounds.  Curt Lewis recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.  Wendell Green Jr. added seven points and six assists.  6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank recorded seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.  6-10 So. Tariq Balogun chipped in with seven points and three rebounds.

Jr. Clay led Tennessee Tech with 23 points including two three point baskets and two assists.  Damaria Franklin added 16 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Austin Harvell recorded 11 points and five rebounds.  Keishawn Davidson chipped in with seven points, seven assists, and three steals.

Eastern Kentucky University,56,27,83

Tennessee Tech,36,36,72

Eastern Kentucky University (83) – Moreno 18, Lewis 10, King 13, Green Jr. 7, Robb 5, Faye 9, Cruickshank 7, Balogun 7, Blanton 6, Minter 1.

Tennessee Tech (72) – Harvell 11, Franklin 16, Goldman 6, Clay 23, Davidson 7, Quest 2, Hopkins 6, Gettelfinger 1.

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

2021EKUJSUWBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Women)

Pete Matthews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

February 15, 2021

Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams started the following lineup: 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.  Jacksonville State University coach Rick Pietri countered with 5-11 Jr. Kennedy Gavin, 5-11 Jr. Yamia Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Jessie Day, 5-6 Sr. Taylor Hawks, and 5-9 Sr. Kiana Johnson.

Eastern Kentucky got off to a fast start and led 20-11 after the first quarter but Jacksonville State outscored the Colonels 23-2 in the second quarter on their way to a 73-55 victory.  Jacksonville State shot 47.1% from the field including 10 of 20 from the three point line.  The Gamecocks connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 18 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 41.5% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Jacksonville State turnovers.

5-5 Jr. Imari Martin led Jacksonville State with 24 points including six three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four assists.  5-6 So. Nekiyah Thompson added 13 points including four of four free throws and seven assists.  Kennedy Gavin recorded 12 points and five rebounds.  5-5 Jr. Kyra Williams chipped in with nine points and three rebounds.

Kendall Wingler led Eastern Kentucky with 16 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Alice Recanati added 11 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Jayla Johnson recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  Bria Bass added nine points and 10 rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,20,2,21,12,55

Jacksonville State University,11,23,19,20,73

Eastern Kentucky University (55) – Johnson 11, Bass 9, Hacker 4, Recanati 11, Wingler 16, Jordan 4.

Jacksonville State University (73) – Gavin 12, Y. Johnson 0, Day 0, Hawks 5, K. Johnson 4, Martin 24, Griffin 6, Thompson 13, Williams 9.

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

2021LAFLCB

Lafayette vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

February 13, 2021

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Campbell DeYoung, 6-2 Sr. Daniel Kinley, 6-5 Jr. Abe Nelson, 5-10 Sr. Kobe Blake, and 5-10 Sr. Will Stanfield.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Jack Gohmann, 6-4 So. Hudson Sparks, 6-10 So. Reece Potter, 6-1 Sr. Ryan Russell, and 6-2 Sr. Ben Johnson.

Lexington Catholic defeated Lafayette by the score of 81-50.  Lexington Catholic shot 56.1% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 30% from the field including sevn of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 24 points including six three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.  Jack Gohmann added 16 points, seven assists, and five steals.  Hudson Sparks and Ryan Russell each recorded nine points.  Reece Potter chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals.  6-8 So. John McCrear added six points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

Abe Nelson led Lafayette with 17 points including seven of eight free throws and seven rebounds.  Will Stanfield led 12 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Campbell DeYoung recorded six points on two three point baskets and five rebounds.

Lafayette,13,15,10,12,50

Lexington Catholic,24,16,22,19,81

Lafayette (50) – Deyoung 6, Kinley 3, Nelson 17, Blake 2, Stanfield 12, Adams 3, Hurley 3, Ackerman 2, Toy 2.

Lexington Catholic (81) – Gohmann 16, Sparks 9, Potter 8, Russell 9, Johnson 24, McCrear 6, Hamm 2, Turner 5, Mayer 2.

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

2021LCBCG

Lexington Catholic vs. Bourbon County (Girls)

Bourbon County High School

Paris, KY

February 13, 2021

Lexington Catholic coach Don Tegt started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Chloe Treece, 5-8 Sr. Farah Weldon, 5-10 Sr. Emma Frank, 5-6 Jr. Hannah Carlisle, and 5-7 So. Katherine Truitt.  Bourbon County coach Bill Watson countered with 5-10 Sr. McLain Murphy, 5-9 Fr. Laiken Hardin, 5-11 Sr. Lyndsay Johnson, 5-5 Jr. Jaydyn Goodwin, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Hamelbach.

Lexington Catholic defeated Bourbon County 69-57 in a game that featured a combined 62 turnovers, 56 fouls, and 80 free throws attempted.  Lexington Catholic shot 35.5% from the field including four of 20 from the three point line.  The Lady Knights connected on 21 of 33 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 39 points off 34 Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 31.1% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on 26 of 47 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 28 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Chloe Treece led Lexington Catholic with 16 points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, four assists, four blocked shots, and three steals.  Katherine Truitt added 14 points, four rebounds, and six steals.  5-8 Sr. Ariel West recorded 10 points and five rebounds.  Farah Weldon chipped in with nine points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Emma Frank added eight rebounds and three steals.  5-8 So. Olivia Bretz pulled down 10 rebounds.  5-4 So. Mary-Margaret Hampton chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Lyndsay Johnson led Bourbon County with 19 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and seven steals.  Jaydyn Goodwin added 15 points including six of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Hannah Hamelbach recorded eight points and 5-7 Fr. Caylie Baker chipped in with five points and 11 rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,16,20,15,18,69

Bourbon County,6,16,12,23,57

Lexington Catholic (69) – Treece 16, Weldon 9, Frank 3, Carlisle 6, Truitt 14, Bretz 3, West 10, Hampton 8.

Bourbon County (57) – Murphy 4, Hardin 0, Johnson 19, Jaydyn Goodwin 15, Hamelbach 8, Baker 5, Jaycee Goodwin 2, Jaylynn Goodwin 4.

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

2021EKUTSUMBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee State University (Men)

Gentry Center Complex

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

February 13, 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.  Tennessee State University coach Brian Collins countered with 6-7 Sr. Shakem Johnson, 6-6 Sr. Ravel Moody, 6-8 Fr. Evan Joyner, 5-10 So.Mark Freeman, and 6-2 Fr. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.

Eastern Kentucky University defeated Tennessee State University by the score of 93-73.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 19 of 21 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 39.3% from the field including seven of 26 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky University with 17 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and five assists.  6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye added 15 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  Tre King recorded 14 points including four of four free throws, and three rebounds.  Curt Lewis chipped in with 12 points including four of four free throws, 11 rebounds, and four assists.

Shakem Johnson led Tennessee State University with 16 points including six of eight free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.  Mark Freeman added 14 points including five of seven free throws, eight rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.  Ravel Moody recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.  Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.  6-8 Sr. Josh Linder added eight points and three rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,49,44,93

Tennessee State University,35,38,73

Eastern Kentucky University (93) – Moreno 8, Lewis 12, King 14, Green Jr. 17, Robb 8, Faye 15, Cruickshank 4, Balogun 8, Hobbs 2, Minter 5.

Tennessee State University (73) – Johnson 16, Moody 13, Joyner 5, Freeman 14, Fitzgerald Jr. 10, Linder 8, Johal 2, Womack 5.

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

2021EKUTSUWBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee State University (Women)

Gentry Center Complex

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

February 13, 2021

Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams started the following lineup: 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.  Tennessee State University coach Ty Evans countered with 5-10 Jr. Jordan Wrightsell, 5-9 Jr. Jasmine Broner, 5-11 Jr. Taylor Roberts, 5-7 Sr. Andreana Wrister, and 5-7 Sr. Breannah McCullah.

Eastern Kentucky University led Tennessee State University by the score of 74-62.  The score was tied four times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.4% from the field including 10 of 26 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 39.7% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Kendall Wingler played all 40 minutes and led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points including six three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Jayla Johnson added 16 points and four rebounds.  Emma Hacker recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  6-1 So. Anysa Jordan chipped in with 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Bria Bass recorded seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Taylor Roberts led Tennessee State with 19 points including nine of 11 free throws, and five rebounds.  Andreana Wrister added 10 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  Breannah McCullah recorded nine points and two rebounds.  5-10 Fr. London Fairs added nine points on three three point baskets. 

Eastern Kentucky University,19,22,11,22,74

Tennessee State University,17,17,12,16,62

Eastern Kentucky University (74) – Johnson 16, Bass 7, Hacker 12, Recanati 4, Wingler 21, Rosini 3, Jordan 11

Tennessee State University (62) – Wrightsell 7, Broner 4, Roberts 19, Wrister 10, McCullah 9, Davis 4, Fairs 9.

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

2021EKUBELMMBB

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Belmont University (Men)

Curb Event Center

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

February 11, 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.  Belmont coach Casey Alexander countered with 6-8 Jr. Caleb Hollander, 6-6 So. Ben Sheppard, 6-11 Jr. Nick Muszynski, 6-0 Jr. Luke Smith, and 6-2 Jr. Grayson Murphy.

Belmont raced out to a 50-32 halftime lead on their way to a 92-74 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Belmont shot 53.2% from the field including 12 of 28 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.  EKU shot 42% from the field including 11 of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Belmont turnovers.

Ben Sheppard led Belmont with 25 points including five three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and three steals.  Nick Muszynski added 15 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Caleb Hollander recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.  6-2 Fr. JaCobi Wood chipped in with 11 points.  Grayson Murphy recorded nine points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Luke Smith added eight points, three rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.

6-7 Jr. Cheikh Faye led Eastern Kentucky University with 12 points on four three point baskets.  6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank added 11 points including three three point baskets.  6-10 So. Tariq Balogun recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-6 Fr. Devontae Blanton added seven points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,32,42,74

Belmont University,50,42,92

Eastern Kentucky University (74) – Moreno 3, Lewis 4, King 8, Green Jr. 3, Robb 7, Cruickshank 11, Hobbs 8, Balogun 8, Blanton 7, Faye 12, Broughton 3.

Belmont University (92) – Hollander 14, Sheppard 25, Muszynski 15, Smith 8, Murphy 9, Wood 11, Pierson 3, Listau 3, Shanks 4.

A special thanks to the Belmont University for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2021PCCMSB

Perry County Central vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Madison Southern High School

Berea, KY

February 13, 2021

Perry County Central coach Shannon Hoskins started the following lineup:6-2 Sr. Dylan Brock, 6-2 So. Tyler Day, 6-3 Sr. Lanse McKenzie, 5-10 Jr. Tyler Fannin, and 5-11 Fr. Rydge Beverly.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-3 Sr. Trent DeVries, 6-2 Sr. Dailon Gambrel-Harris, 6-4 So. Brett Erslan, 5-9 Sr. Jayden Adams, and 5-10 Sr. Michael Bannister.

Madison Southern raced out to a 19 point lead in the first half on their way to a 61-51 victory on senior night.  Madison Southern shot 45.5% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 18 Perry County Central turnovers.  Perry County central shot 42% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers.

Trent DeVries led Madison Southern with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven of nine free throws, and three assists.  Jay Rose added 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 

Tyler Day led Perry County Central with 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Rydge Beverly added 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Lanse McKenzie recorded 13 points and four rebounds.

Perry County Central,14,11,12,14,51

Madison Southern,21,17,8,15,61

Perry County Central (51) – Brock 5, Day 16, McKenzie 13, Fannin 1, Beverly 14, Woods 2.

Madison Southern (61) – DeVries 20, Gambrel-Harris 3, Erslan 5, Adams 1, Bannister 0, Rose 17, Hudson 3, Holbrook 2, Simpson 6, Fogle 4.

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

2021MSMCB

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 12, 2021

Madison Southern coach Austin Newton started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Trent DeVries, 6-1 So. Jay Rose, 6-4 So. Brett Erslan, 5-8 Jr. Walt Smith, and 5-9 Jr. Jayden Adams.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-6 So. Trey Skaggs, 6-4 Sr. Kole Browne, 6-4 Jr. Will Hardin, 6-0 Sr. Taishon Chenault, and 6-2 Sr. Braeden Ray.

Madison Central defeated Madison Southern in a come-from-behind victory by the score of 65-61.  The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in this game.  Madison Central shot 53.5% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 45.5% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Will Hardin had the hot hand tonight for the victors and tallied 25 points and three rebounds connecting on 11 of 13 from the field and three of four from the free throw line.  Madison Central did an excellent job with interior passes to get Hardin the ball down low.  Kole Browne added 16 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.  Braeden Ray recorded nine points including seven of nine free throws and four assists.  6-1 Fr. Kenyatta Hardge recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, and three rebounds.  Trent DeVries added 12 points including three three point baskets.  Brett Erslan recorded 10 points including six of six free throws and seven rebounds despite only logging 12 minutes of playing time and fouling out.  5-7 So.Zach Hudson chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets.  Jayden Adams added seven points, three rebounds, and two steals. 

Madison Southern,16,13,11,21,61

Madison Central,16.8.20,21,65

Madison Southern (61) – DeVries 12, Rose 16, Erslan 10, Smith 2, Adams 7, Hudson 9, Simpson 5.

Madison Central (65) – Skaggs 2, Browne 16, Hardin 25, Chenault 4, Ray 9, Hardge 9.

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

2021LCMCEG

Lincoln County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High school

Richmond, KY

February 13, 2021

Lincoln County coach Brandon Fisher started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Chloe Ralston, 5-5 Fr. Makayla Greer, 6-0 So.Emily Estes, 5-4 Sr. Katie Carmicle, and 5-58^th Grade Alexia Baldock.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Sr. Raelynn Miller, 5-10 Fr. Bailey Hensley, 5-11 Sr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-4 So. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Sr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Alexia Baldock scored on a steal and layup with over a minute left to give Lincoln County a 33-31 lead.  Neither team took advantage of several chances in the final minute as Lincoln County missed three free throws, Madison Central was 1-2 from the charity stripe and missed a shot in the closing seconds as Lincoln County won by the score of 33-32.  The score was tied four times and eight lead changes in the game.  Madison Central led 24-20 after three quarters but the Lady Patriots outscored them 13-8 in the final quarter to earn the victor4y.

Lincoln County shot 35.9% from the field including one of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 27.7% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 18 Lincoln County turnovers.

Alexia Baldock led Lincoln County with 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Emily Estes added 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Chloe Ralston recorded six points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Katie Carmicle pulled down seven rebounds.

Brianna Bierbaum led Madison Central with 10 points including two three point baskets.  Bailey Hensley added eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals.  5-5 8^th Grade Eden Carter recorded five points and two rebounds.  Eve Carter added four points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Gretchen Hammitt pulled down six rebounds and Raelynn Miller had five rebounds. 

Lincoln County,6,6,8,13,33

Madison Central,7,2,15,8,32

Lincoln County (33) – Ralston 6, Greer 4, Estes 10, Carmicle 2, Baldock 11.

Madison Central (32) – Miller 2, Hensley 8, Hammitt 0, Eve Carter 4, Bierbaum 10, Eden Carter 5, Long 3.

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