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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Final -
1/12/2026
51
  1 2 F
Eastern Kentucky 26 25 51
Murray State 21 41 62
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRobert Downing 23 1-3 0-1 0-0 4 10 3 2 0 0 4 2
pfWilliam Theiss 24 1-6 0-2 0-1 4 8 1 2 2 0 2 2
sfAlan Coward 22 3-10 2-5 2-2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 10
sgCyril Hyler 23 2-8 2-6 4-4 2 4 2 2 0 0 3 10
pgEdward Ables 25 5-8 2-3 1-1 1 1 3 4 1 0 5 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfBuford Chan 16 1-1 0-0 1-2 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 3
pgKevin Smith 16 1-4 0-1 3-4 1 3 2 0 1 0 1 5
pfJohn Gambino 16 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 2
sfSamuel Hoskinson 15 1-5 0-1 2-2 1 4 0 3 2 0 0 4
pgJack Allen 15 0-4 0-1 0-0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0
sgRonnie Grisby 5 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 16-54 6-20 13-16 14 35 16 17 8 1 22 51
Percentages   .296 .300 .813                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDanny Estey 21 2-4 0-1 3-4 4 12 1 2 2 0 2 7
pfDavid Hugh 20 2-4 0-1 1-2 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 5
sfMatthew Sweetman 22 1-5 0-0 3-3 3 4 0 1 2 0 0 5
sgErnest McQuaid 20 3-5 2-2 1-5 2 4 2 3 0 0 5 9
pgRussell Grieve 23 2-8 2-6 4-4 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfJames Begley 17 3-6 1-3 4-6 2 4 1 1 0 0 2 11
pgNorman Johnson 16 1-4 0-1 2-2 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 4
pfJames Harper 16 2-6 0-1 1-1 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 5
sgMarlin Jensen 14 2-4 1-3 1-1 1 2 1 1 2 0 2 6
cSteven Logan 13 0-0 0-0 0-2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0
pfStanley Caban 10 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0
sgThomas Cooper 8 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 18-50 6-20 20-30 14 39 10 15 9 3 18 62
Percentages   .360 .300 .667                

EKU
26
8-27
3-9
7-10
8
17
8
5
7
1
5
2
15
7
2
8
25
8-27
3-11
6-6
6
18
8
12
1
0
17
10
4
7
3
6
51
16-54
6-20
13-16
14
35
16
17
8
1
22
12
19
14
5
14
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
MSU
21
8-26
2-11
3-3
9
21
6
10
2
1
11
10
2
6
0
9
41
10-24
4-9
17-27
5
18
4
5
7
2
7
12
10
6
5
17
62
18-50
6-20
20-30
14
39
10
15
9
3
18
22
12
12
5
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Danny Estey Murray State
7 Points, 12 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Edward Ables (fresh)
 SG - Cyril Hyler (fresh)
 SF - Alan Coward (fresh)
 PF - William Theiss (fresh)
 C - Robert Downing (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Russell Grieve (fresh)
 SG - Ernest McQuaid (fresh)
 SF - Matthew Sweetman (fresh)
 PF - David Hugh (fresh)
 C - Danny Estey (fresh)
 
20:00Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss wins the tip0-0
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:39Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner0-0
19:38Murray StateDanny Estey gets the rebound0-0
19:16Murray StateRussell Grieve misses the 3 from the right corner0-0
19:15Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing grabs the board0-0
19:10Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables hits a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Cyril Hyler2-0
19:03Murray StateDanny Estey is fouled on the floor by Cyril Hyler - foul #1 on Cyril Hyler, team foul #12-0
18:43Murray StateMatthew Sweetman is hacked by Robert Downing - foul #1 on Robert Downing, team foul #22-0
18:22Murray StateDavid Hugh misses short on a runner from close range2-0
18:20Murray StateDanny Estey pulls down the offensive rebound2-0
18:10Murray StateWilliam Theiss picks off the pass by Russell Grieve2-0
18:06Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest McQuaid - foul #1 on Ernest McQuaid, team foul #12-0
17:48Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Edward Ables5-0
17:26Murray StateDavid Hugh hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Danny Estey5-2
17:04Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss misses long on a 3 from the left wing5-2
17:02Murray StateThe rebound goes to Danny Estey5-2
16:43Murray StateRussell Grieve connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Ernest McQuaid5-5
16:26Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing is hacked by Danny Estey - foul #1 on Danny Estey, team foul #25-5
SubsEastern Kentucky
Kevin Smith (PG), Jack Allen (SG), Samuel Hoskinson (SF), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Edward Ables, Cyril Hyler, Alan Coward, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), James Begley (SF), James Harper (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Russell Grieve, Ernest McQuaid, Matthew Sweetman, David Hugh, Danny Estey
 
16:07Eastern KentuckyJohn Gambino clanks a jump hook in the lane5-5
16:06Murray StateSteven Logan grabs the board5-5
16:02Murray StateJames Begley's fadeaway is rejected by John Gambino5-5
16:00Murray StateJames Begley grabs the offensive board5-5
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Kevin Smith (fresh)
 SG - Jack Allen (fresh)
 SF - Samuel Hoskinson (fresh)
 PF - Buford Chan (fresh)
 C - John Gambino (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Norman Johnson (fresh)
 SG - Marlin Jensen (fresh)
 SF - James Begley (fresh)
 PF - James Harper (fresh)
 C - Steven Logan (fresh)
 
15:49Murray StateMarlin Jensen comes up short on the 3 from straight away5-5
15:47Eastern KentuckyThe rebound goes to Jack Allen5-5
15:26Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson is whistled for a carry5-5
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Ernest McQuaid (SG)
Marlin Jensen
 
15:11Murray StateBuford Chan takes the ball from Ernest McQuaid5-5
14:54Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing5-5
14:52Murray StateSteven Logan grabs the defensive rebound5-5
14:48Murray StateSamuel Hoskinson takes the ball from James Begley5-5
14:30Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith is open and buries a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jack Allen7-5
14:15Murray StateJames Harper clanks a driving attempt near the basket7-5
14:13Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson grabs the board7-5
14:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Norman Johnson - foul #1 on Norman Johnson, team foul #37-5
SubsEastern Kentucky
Edward Ables (PG), Cyril Hyler (SG), Alan Coward (SF), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Kevin Smith, Jack Allen, Samuel Hoskinson, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), Matthew Sweetman (SF), David Hugh (PF), Danny Estey (C)
Norman Johnson, Ernest McQuaid, James Begley, James Harper, Steven Logan
 
13:57Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward throws a bad pass out of bounds7-5
13:43Murray StateRussell Grieve misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing7-5
13:42Murray StateDanny Estey tips it home7-7
13:21Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line7-7
13:20Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing pulls down the offensive rebound7-7
13:11Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing blows the layup7-7
13:09Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss grabs the offensive board7-7
13:01Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler misses the driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by David Hugh - foul #1 on David Hugh, team foul #47-7
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Ernest McQuaid (SG)
Marlin Jensen
 
13:01Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler makes the 1st free throw8-7
13:01Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler makes the 2nd free throw9-7
12:45Murray StateErnest McQuaid is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Ernest McQuaid, team foul #59-7
SubsEastern Kentucky
Kevin Smith (SG)
Cyril Hyler
 
SubsMurray State
James Begley (SG)
Ernest McQuaid
 
12:29Eastern KentuckyMatthew Sweetman steals the ball from Robert Downing9-7
12:09Murray StateDanny Estey misses short on a jump hook from close range9-7
12:08Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss pulls down the rebound9-7
11:58Eastern KentuckyDavid Hugh is called for the reach on Kevin Smith - foul #2 on David Hugh, team foul #69-7
SubsEastern Kentucky
Samuel Hoskinson (SF), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Alan Coward, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), Stanley Caban (PF), James Harper (C)
Russell Grieve, Matthew Sweetman, David Hugh, Danny Estey
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Edward Ables (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Kevin Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Samuel Hoskinson (fresh)
 PF - Buford Chan (fresh)
 C - John Gambino (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Norman Johnson (fresh)
 SG - Marlin Jensen (fresh)
 SF - James Begley (fresh)
 PF - Stanley Caban (fresh)
 C - James Harper (fresh)
 
11:48Eastern KentuckyJohn Gambino misses short on a floater from the right wing9-7
11:46Murray StateJames Harper snags the defensive board9-7
11:28Murray StateNorman Johnson's pass is intercepted by Samuel Hoskinson9-7
11:08Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Kevin Smith and the foul's on Marlin Jensen - foul #1 on Marlin Jensen, team foul #711-7
SubsEastern Kentucky
Cyril Hyler (SG)
Kevin Smith
 
SubsMurray State
Steven Logan (C)
James Begley
 
11:08Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables makes the free throw12-7
10:59Murray StateNorman Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds12-7
SubsEastern Kentucky
Jack Allen (PG)
Edward Ables
 
SubsMurray State 
10:41Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler misses long on an open jumpshot from the free throw line12-7
10:39Murray StateThe rebound goes to James Harper12-7
10:20Murray StateJames Harper misses long on a 3 from the left wing12-7
10:19Eastern KentuckyJohn Gambino snags the defensive board12-7
10:05Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away12-7
10:04Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson snags the offensive board12-7
09:48Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson connects on the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Cyril Hyler14-7
09:32Murray StateBuford Chan picks off the pass by Stanley Caban14-7
09:18Eastern KentuckyJack Allen misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing14-7
09:16Eastern KentuckyJohn Gambino pulls down the offensive rebound14-7
09:02Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Buford Chan17-7
08:43Murray StateStanley Caban misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner17-7
08:42Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson gets the rebound17-7
08:40Eastern KentuckySteven Logan is called for the reach on Cyril Hyler in the backcourt - foul #1 on Steven Logan, team foul #817-7
SubsEastern Kentucky
Edward Ables (PG), Alan Coward (SF), William Theiss (PF), Kevin Smith (C)
Jack Allen, Samuel Hoskinson, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), Thomas Cooper (SG), Matthew Sweetman (SF), James Begley (PF), Danny Estey (C)
Norman Johnson, Marlin Jensen, James Harper, Stanley Caban, Steven Logan
 
08:40Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler makes the 1st free throw18-7
08:40Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler makes the 2nd free throw19-7
08:22Murray StateJames Begley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner19-7
08:20Murray StateDanny Estey grabs the offensive board19-7
08:11Murray StateThomas Cooper misses the 3 pointer from the right corner19-7
08:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith gets the rebound19-7
07:49Eastern KentuckyJames Begley is called for the reach on William Theiss - foul #1 on James Begley, team foul #919-7
SubsEastern Kentucky
Robert Downing (C)
Cyril Hyler
 
SubsMurray State 
07:49Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss misses the 1st free throw19-7
07:49Murray StateMatthew Sweetman gets the rebound19-7
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Edward Ables (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Kevin Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Alan Coward (fresh)
 PF - William Theiss (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Robert Downing (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Russell Grieve (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Thomas Cooper (fresh)
 SF - Matthew Sweetman (fresh)
 PF - James Begley (fresh)
 C - Danny Estey (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:24Murray StateMatthew Sweetman is fouled on the floor by Alan Coward - foul #1 on Alan Coward, team foul #319-7
07:11Murray StateThomas Cooper misses the shot from the left block19-7
07:10Murray StateMatthew Sweetman pulls down the offensive rebound19-7
06:56Murray StateJames Begley buries a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Thomas Cooper19-9
06:43Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing19-9
06:41Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables grabs the offensive board19-9
06:28Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side19-9
06:26Murray StateDanny Estey snags the defensive board19-9
06:09Murray StateKevin Smith steps in front of the Thomas Cooper pass19-9
05:52Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from William Theiss22-9
05:29Murray StateJames Begley buries a jumper from the right side set up by Russell Grieve22-11
05:07Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner22-11
05:06Murray StateDanny Estey pulls down the rebound22-11
04:48Murray StateJames Begley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing22-11
04:47Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith snags the defensive board22-11
04:40Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss is open but misses the lay-in22-11
04:38Murray StateDanny Estey grabs the board22-11
04:17Murray StateDanny Estey's pass is intercepted by Edward Ables22-11
04:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith is hacked by Danny Estey - foul #2 on Danny Estey, team foul #1022-11
SubsEastern Kentucky
Cyril Hyler (SG), Samuel Hoskinson (SF), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Edward Ables, Alan Coward, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), James Harper (SF), Stanley Caban (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Russell Grieve, Thomas Cooper, Matthew Sweetman, James Begley, Danny Estey
 
04:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith misses the 1st free throw22-11
04:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith makes the 2nd free throw23-11
04:00Murray StateNorman Johnson misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Cyril Hyler - foul #2 on Cyril Hyler, team foul #423-11
SubsEastern Kentucky
Jack Allen (PG)
Kevin Smith
 
SubsMurray State
Ernest McQuaid (SG), David Hugh (PF)
Marlin Jensen, Stanley Caban
 
04:00Murray StateNorman Johnson makes the 1st free throw23-12
04:00Murray StateNorman Johnson makes the 2nd free throw23-13
03:47Eastern KentuckyJohn Gambino scores on a fadeaway from the left block set up by Jack Allen25-13
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Jack Allen (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Cyril Hyler (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Samuel Hoskinson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Buford Chan (fresh) 2 stl.
 C - John Gambino (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Norman Johnson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ernest McQuaid (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - James Harper (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - David Hugh (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Steven Logan (fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:30Murray StateJames Harper is called for traveling25-13
03:12Eastern KentuckyJack Allen hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side25-13
03:10Murray StateJames Harper pulls down the rebound25-13
02:56Murray StateJames Harper misses the dunk attempt25-13
02:55Murray StateErnest McQuaid tips it back up and in25-15
02:52Eastern KentuckyNorman Johnson is called for the reach on Buford Chan in the backcourt - foul #2 on Norman Johnson, team foul #1125-15
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Marlin Jensen (SF)
Steven Logan
 
02:52Eastern KentuckyBuford Chan misses the 1st free throw25-15
02:52Eastern KentuckyBuford Chan makes the 2nd free throw26-15
02:34Murray StateJames Harper connects on the driving attempt from the right block set up by Ernest McQuaid and the foul's on John Gambino - foul #1 on John Gambino, team foul #526-17
SubsEastern Kentucky
Ronnie Grisby (SG), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Cyril Hyler, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Stanley Caban (PF)
David Hugh
 
02:34Murray StateJames Harper makes the free throw26-18
02:10Eastern KentuckyJack Allen is open but comes up short on the floater from the right wing26-18
02:09Murray StateJames Harper pulls down the rebound26-18
01:57Murray StateErnest McQuaid buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Norman Johnson26-21
01:51Eastern KentuckyStanley Caban swats the layup by Samuel Hoskinson26-21
01:49Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing grabs the offensive board26-21
01:35Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson can't finish the layup26-21
01:33Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss gets the offensive rebound26-21
01:22Eastern KentuckyRonnie Grisby can't connect on a jumper from the right side26-21
01:21Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing snags the offensive board26-21
01:08Eastern KentuckyRonnie Grisby's pass is off the mark and out of bounds26-21
SubsEastern Kentucky
Edward Ables (PG), Cyril Hyler (SG), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Jack Allen, Samuel Hoskinson, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), Matthew Sweetman (SF), David Hugh (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Norman Johnson, Marlin Jensen, Stanley Caban, James Harper
 
00:39Murray StateErnest McQuaid misses long on a fadeaway from the right side26-21
00:38Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Steven Logan26-21
00:31Murray StateMatthew Sweetman blows the dunk26-21
00:30Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler grabs the board26-21
00:25Eastern KentuckyDavid Hugh picks off the pass by Edward Ables in the backcourt26-21
00:04Murray StateMatthew Sweetman misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line26-21
00:03Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Matthew Sweetman26-21
00:01Murray StateRussell Grieve hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away26-21
00:00Murray StateThe clock runs out26-21
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Edward Ables (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Cyril Hyler (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Alan Coward (fresh)
 PF - William Theiss (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Robert Downing (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Russell Grieve (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest McQuaid (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Matthew Sweetman (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - David Hugh (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Danny Estey (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 
20:00Murray StateMatthew Sweetman inbounds the ball26-21
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:44Murray StateDavid Hugh misses long on a runner near the basket but the foul's on William Theiss - foul #1 on William Theiss, team foul #126-21
19:44Murray StateDavid Hugh misses the 1st free throw26-21
19:44Murray StateDavid Hugh makes the 2nd free throw26-22
19:41Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss's pass is intercepted by Russell Grieve in the backcourt26-22
19:39Murray StateRussell Grieve blows the layup26-22
19:37Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing snags the defensive board26-22
19:35Eastern KentuckyDanny Estey takes the ball from Cyril Hyler in the backcourt26-22
19:20Murray StateDanny Estey comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner26-22
19:19Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing pulls down the rebound26-22
18:58Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward's pass is off the mark and out of bounds26-22
18:32Murray StateMatthew Sweetman can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket26-22
18:30Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss grabs the defensive rebound26-22
18:15Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing is open and scores on a floater in the lane on a great pass from Edward Ables28-22
17:52Murray StateWilliam Theiss picks off the pass by Danny Estey28-22
17:28Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward can't finish the layup but the foul's on Russell Grieve - foul #1 on Russell Grieve, team foul #128-22
SubsEastern Kentucky
Kevin Smith (PG), Jack Allen (SG), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Edward Ables, Cyril Hyler, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), James Begley (SF), James Harper (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Russell Grieve, Ernest McQuaid, Matthew Sweetman, David Hugh, Danny Estey
 
17:28Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward makes the 1st free throw29-22
17:28Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward makes the 2nd free throw30-22
17:11Murray StateMarlin Jensen hits a 3pt attempt from straight away30-25
16:59Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward misses short on a floater from the right wing30-25
16:57Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith pulls down the offensive rebound30-25
16:39Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward can't connect on a jump hook from the left block30-25
16:37Murray StateJames Begley pulls down the rebound30-25
16:21Murray StateJames Begley connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Norman Johnson30-28
16:00Eastern KentuckyJack Allen misses the lay-in30-28
15:58Murray StateJames Begley pulls down the rebound30-28
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Kevin Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jack Allen (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Alan Coward (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Buford Chan (fresh) 1 pts. 2 stl.
 C - John Gambino (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Norman Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Marlin Jensen (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - James Begley (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Harper (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Steven Logan (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
15:39Murray StateNorman Johnson is hacked by John Gambino - foul #2 on John Gambino, team foul #230-28
SubsEastern Kentucky
Edward Ables (PG), Samuel Hoskinson (SF), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Kevin Smith, Alan Coward, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Ernest McQuaid (SG), Matthew Sweetman (SF), Stanley Caban (PF), Danny Estey (C)
Marlin Jensen, James Begley, James Harper, Steven Logan
 
15:12Murray StateStanley Caban throws a bad pass out of bounds30-28
SubsEastern Kentucky
Cyril Hyler (SG)
Jack Allen
 
SubsMurray State
Thomas Cooper (PG)
Norman Johnson
 
14:57Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on William Theiss, team foul #330-28
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), David Hugh (PF)
Thomas Cooper, Danny Estey
 
14:40Murray StateMatthew Sweetman double dribbles30-28
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Thomas Cooper (SG)
Ernest McQuaid
 
14:16Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing30-28
14:14Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler snags the offensive board30-28
13:56Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler is whistled for a carry30-28
SubsEastern Kentucky
Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), James Begley (SF), James Harper (PF), Danny Estey (C)
Russell Grieve, Thomas Cooper, Matthew Sweetman, David Hugh, Stanley Caban
 
13:42Murray StateMarlin Jensen clanks a 3 from the left wing30-28
13:41Murray StateJames Harper tips it in30-30
13:29Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing30-30
13:28Murray StateThe rebound goes to James Harper30-30
13:02Murray StateNorman Johnson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line30-30
13:00Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson snags the defensive board30-30
12:51Eastern KentuckyBuford Chan lays it in on a nice dish by Edward Ables32-30
12:37Murray StateNorman Johnson can't connect on a 3 from the left wing32-30
12:35Murray StateDanny Estey tips it home32-32
12:16Eastern KentuckyMarlin Jensen picks off the pass by Samuel Hoskinson32-32
12:12Murray StateNorman Johnson misses the easy layup32-32
12:10Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler grabs the board32-32
12:05Eastern KentuckyMarlin Jensen is called for the reach on Buford Chan in the backcourt - foul #2 on Marlin Jensen, team foul #232-32
SubsEastern Kentucky
Kevin Smith (PG), Jack Allen (SG), Alan Coward (SF), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Edward Ables, Cyril Hyler, Samuel Hoskinson, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), Ernest McQuaid (SG), Matthew Sweetman (SF), David Hugh (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Norman Johnson, Marlin Jensen, James Begley, James Harper, Danny Estey
 
11:53Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward is open and scores on a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Robert Downing35-32
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Kevin Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jack Allen (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Alan Coward (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - William Theiss (fresh) 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Robert Downing (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Russell Grieve (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest McQuaid (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Matthew Sweetman (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - David Hugh (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Steven Logan (fresh) 3 reb.
 
11:36Murray StateErnest McQuaid is whistled for traveling35-32
11:16Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith misses the fadeaway from the left side35-32
11:15Murray StateErnest McQuaid pulls down the rebound35-32
11:09Murray StateErnest McQuaid makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Russell Grieve35-35
11:05Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Jack Allen38-35
10:46Murray StateMatthew Sweetman makes the runner from close range and he's hacked by Alan Coward - foul #2 on Alan Coward, team foul #438-37
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Stanley Caban (C)
Steven Logan
 
10:46Murray StateMatthew Sweetman makes the free throw38-38
10:33Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith's fadeaway is rejected by David Hugh38-38
10:31Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss grabs the offensive rebound38-38
10:18Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Kevin Smith40-38
10:10Murray StateStanley Caban comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing40-38
10:09Eastern KentuckyThe rebound goes to William Theiss40-38
09:50Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward's layup is rejected by Stanley Caban40-38
09:48Murray StateDavid Hugh grabs the defensive rebound40-38
09:34Murray StateDavid Hugh makes the driving attempt from the baseline40-40
09:14Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block40-40
09:12Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss gets the offensive rebound40-40
08:57Eastern KentuckyJack Allen loses the dribble to Russell Grieve40-40
08:46Murray StateRussell Grieve misses the jumper in the paint40-40
08:45Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Matthew Sweetman40-40
08:32Murray StateMatthew Sweetman misses the dunk attempt40-40
08:31Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing snags the defensive board40-40
08:28Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest McQuaid - foul #3 on Ernest McQuaid, team foul #340-40
SubsEastern Kentucky
Edward Ables (PG), Cyril Hyler (SG), Samuel Hoskinson (SF), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Kevin Smith, Jack Allen, Alan Coward, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), James Begley (SF), James Harper (PF), Danny Estey (C)
Russell Grieve, Ernest McQuaid, Matthew Sweetman, David Hugh, Stanley Caban
 
08:11Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson loses the dribble to Marlin Jensen40-40
08:08Murray StateNorman Johnson hits the finger roll on a great pass from Marlin Jensen40-42
08:04Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt40-42
07:43Murray StateJames Harper misses long on a shot from the right side40-42
07:41Murray StateJames Begley snags the offensive board40-42
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Edward Ables (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Cyril Hyler (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Samuel Hoskinson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Buford Chan (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl.
 C - John Gambino (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Norman Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Marlin Jensen (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - James Begley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - James Harper (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Danny Estey (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb.
 
07:27Murray StateJames Begley comes up short on the fadeaway near the basket but he's hacked by John Gambino - foul #3 on John Gambino, team foul #540-42
07:27Murray StateJames Begley misses the 1st free throw40-42
07:27Murray StateJames Begley makes the 2nd free throw40-43
07:12Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing40-43
07:11Murray StateMarlin Jensen snags the defensive board40-43
06:54Murray StateDanny Estey is hacked by Buford Chan - foul #1 on Buford Chan, team foul #640-43
SubsEastern Kentucky
Ronnie Grisby (SG), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Cyril Hyler, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Thomas Cooper (SG), David Hugh (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Marlin Jensen, James Harper, Danny Estey
 
06:40Murray StateSteven Logan comes up short on the jumper in the lane but he's fouled by Robert Downing - foul #2 on Robert Downing, team foul #740-43
06:40Murray StateSteven Logan misses the 1st free throw40-43
06:40Murray StateSteven Logan misses the 2nd free throw40-43
06:40Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss gets the rebound40-43
06:18Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the left corner40-43
06:17Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing snags the offensive board40-43
05:58Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by James Begley - foul #2 on James Begley, team foul #440-43
SubsEastern Kentucky
Jack Allen (PG)
Edward Ables
 
SubsMurray State
Ernest McQuaid (SG), Marlin Jensen (SF)
Norman Johnson, James Begley
 
05:58Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson makes the 1st free throw41-43
05:58Eastern KentuckySamuel Hoskinson makes the 2nd free throw42-43
05:44Murray StateMarlin Jensen banks in the layup and he's hacked by Ronnie Grisby - foul #1 on Ronnie Grisby, team foul #842-45
SubsEastern Kentucky
Cyril Hyler (SG), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Samuel Hoskinson, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Danny Estey (C)
Steven Logan
 
05:44Murray StateMarlin Jensen makes the free throw42-46
05:27Eastern KentuckyRonnie Grisby can't finish the layup42-46
05:26Murray StateDavid Hugh pulls down the rebound42-46
05:05Murray StateErnest McQuaid misses the jumper from the left wing42-46
05:03Eastern KentuckyJohn Gambino gets the rebound42-46
04:45Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler can't connect on a jumper from the right side42-46
04:43Murray StateDanny Estey grabs the defensive rebound42-46
04:31Murray StateDavid Hugh comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away42-46
04:29Murray StateMarlin Jensen pulls down the offensive rebound42-46
04:19Murray StateMarlin Jensen loses the ball out of bounds42-46
SubsEastern Kentucky
Edward Ables (PG), Kevin Smith (SG), Alan Coward (SF), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Jack Allen, Cyril Hyler, Ronnie Grisby, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), James Harper (SF), Stanley Caban (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Thomas Cooper, Marlin Jensen, David Hugh, Danny Estey
 
03:53Eastern KentuckyErnest McQuaid is called for the reach on Kevin Smith - foul #4 on Ernest McQuaid, team foul #542-46
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
James Begley (SG)
Ernest McQuaid
 
03:33Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward drills a floater in the paint on a great pass from Robert Downing44-46
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Edward Ables (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Kevin Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Alan Coward (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - William Theiss (tiring) 2 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Robert Downing (tiring) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Russell Grieve (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Begley (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - James Harper (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Stanley Caban (fresh) 2 blk.
 C - Steven Logan (fresh) 3 reb.
 
03:16Murray StateJames Begley misses the jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Robert Downing - foul #3 on Robert Downing, team foul #944-46
SubsEastern Kentucky
Jack Allen (SG)
Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Matthew Sweetman (SF)
Russell Grieve, Steven Logan
 
03:16Murray StateJames Begley misses the 1st free throw44-46
03:16Murray StateJames Begley makes the 2nd free throw44-47
02:57Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward is open but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away44-47
02:55Murray StateThe rebound goes to Stanley Caban44-47
02:55Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)44-47
SubsEastern Kentucky
Cyril Hyler (SG), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Jack Allen, William Theiss, Kevin Smith
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), Danny Estey (C)
Norman Johnson, Stanley Caban
 
02:36Murray StateRussell Grieve scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from James Begley44-50
02:19Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward clanks a 3pt shot from straight away44-50
02:17Murray StateJames Harper pulls down the rebound44-50
01:59Murray StateRussell Grieve can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away44-50
01:58Eastern KentuckyBuford Chan grabs the defensive rebound44-50
01:55Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables is whistled for traveling in the backcourt44-50
SubsEastern Kentucky
William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Ernest McQuaid (SG), David Hugh (PF)
James Begley, James Harper
 
01:36Murray StateEdward Ables is called for the reach on Matthew Sweetman - foul #1 on Edward Ables, team foul #1044-50
01:36Murray StateMatthew Sweetman makes the 1st free throw44-51
01:36Murray StateMatthew Sweetman makes the 2nd free throw44-52
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
01:21Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables dunks the ball set up by Alan Coward46-52
01:01Murray StateErnest McQuaid hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner but he's hacked by Robert Downing - foul #4 on Robert Downing, team foul #1146-52
01:01Murray StateErnest McQuaid misses the 1st free throw46-52
01:01Murray StateErnest McQuaid misses the 2nd free throw46-52
01:01Murray StateErnest McQuaid makes the 3rd free throw46-53
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:52Eastern KentuckyWilliam Theiss clanks a shot from the left wing46-53
00:51Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler grabs the offensive board46-53
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:48Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables hits a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Robert Downing49-53
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:47Murray StateRussell Grieve is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Ables - foul #2 on Edward Ables, team foul #1249-53
00:47Murray StateRussell Grieve makes the 1st free throw49-54
00:47Murray StateRussell Grieve makes the 2nd free throw49-55
00:40Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner49-55
00:38Murray StateErnest McQuaid gets the rebound49-55
00:37Murray StateEdward Ables is called for the reach on Ernest McQuaid in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Ables, team foul #1349-55
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
James Begley (SF)
Matthew Sweetman
 
00:37Murray StateErnest McQuaid misses the 1st free throw49-55
00:37Murray StateErnest McQuaid misses the 2nd free throw49-55
00:37Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing grabs the defensive rebound49-55
00:31Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner49-55
00:29Murray StateDanny Estey gets the rebound49-55
00:28Murray StateEdward Ables is called for the reach on Danny Estey in the backcourt - foul #4 on Edward Ables, team foul #1449-55
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Matthew Sweetman (SF)
David Hugh
 
00:28Murray StateDanny Estey makes the 1st free throw49-56
00:28Murray StateDanny Estey makes the 2nd free throw49-57
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:22Eastern KentuckyCyril Hyler misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner49-57
00:20Murray StateDanny Estey grabs the board49-57
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:18Murray StateDanny Estey is hacked by Cyril Hyler in the backcourt - foul #3 on Cyril Hyler, team foul #1549-57
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
David Hugh (PF)
Matthew Sweetman
 
00:18Murray StateDanny Estey makes the 1st free throw49-58
00:18Murray StateDanny Estey misses the 2nd free throw49-58
00:18Eastern KentuckyRobert Downing grabs the board49-58
00:15Eastern KentuckyAlan Coward is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest McQuaid - foul #5 on Ernest McQuaid, team foul #649-58
SubsEastern Kentucky 
SubsMurray State
Matthew Sweetman (SF)
Ernest McQuaid
 
00:13Eastern KentuckyEdward Ables's pass is intercepted by Matthew Sweetman49-58
00:12Murray StateRussell Grieve is hacked by Edward Ables in the backcourt - foul #5 on Edward Ables, team foul #1649-58
SubsEastern Kentucky
Kevin Smith (PG)
Edward Ables
 
SubsMurray State
Thomas Cooper (SG)
Matthew Sweetman
 
00:12Murray StateRussell Grieve makes the 1st free throw49-59
00:12Murray StateRussell Grieve makes the 2nd free throw49-60
00:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith is hacked by Russell Grieve in the backcourt - foul #2 on Russell Grieve, team foul #749-60
SubsEastern Kentucky
Jack Allen (SG), Samuel Hoskinson (SF), Buford Chan (PF), John Gambino (C)
Cyril Hyler, Alan Coward, William Theiss, Robert Downing
 
SubsMurray State
Norman Johnson (PG), Marlin Jensen (SG), James Harper (PF), Steven Logan (C)
Russell Grieve, Thomas Cooper, David Hugh, Danny Estey
 
00:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith makes the 1st free throw50-60
00:09Eastern KentuckyKevin Smith makes the 2nd free throw51-60
00:07Murray StateJames Begley is hacked by Kevin Smith in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kevin Smith, team foul #1751-60
SubsEastern Kentucky
Cyril Hyler (SG), Alan Coward (SF), William Theiss (PF), Robert Downing (C)
Jack Allen, Samuel Hoskinson, Buford Chan, John Gambino
 
SubsMurray State
Russell Grieve (PG), Thomas Cooper (SG), David Hugh (PF), Danny Estey (C)
Norman Johnson, Marlin Jensen, James Harper, Steven Logan
 
00:07Murray StateJames Begley makes the 1st free throw51-61
00:07Murray StateJames Begley makes the 2nd free throw51-62
00:04Eastern KentuckyDanny Estey picks off the pass by Robert Downing in the backcourt51-62
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:00Murray StateRussell Grieve runs out the clock51-62