Damone King’s 14 points launched Eastern Kentucky to a dominant 105-54 victory over Kentucky Christian on Monday, kicking off their season with an absolute statement. Fifty-one points! That’s how you start a year, folks. The Colonels came out firing, showing everyone they mean business right from the jump.
King’s Efficiency Ignites The Colonels’ Offense
King was electric, hitting 6 of his 12 shots from the field, including a solid 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. His efficiency set the pace for Eastern Kentucky’s explosive offense. He wasn’t just scoring, he was scoring smart, and that kind of play is exactly what you want from your key players when you’re looking to put up triple digits on opening night. The man was in a zone, and Kentucky Christian had no answers for it.
McCarter and Paul Back Up The Scoring Barrage
It wasn’t just a one-man show, either. Justin McCarter chipped in with 12 points, going 6 for 9 from the field, and snagged seven rebounds. He didn’t connect from three, but his interior game was strong. Then you have Yvens Paul, who went 5 for 7 from the field for 10 points. That’s three players in double digits, and a whole lot of good looks from the field. For Kentucky Christian, LeMar Northington matched King with 14 points, while Keaton Baird added 12, but it wasn’t enough to stem the tide.
Eastern Kentucky next takes the court on Friday, hosting Midway. Can they keep this explosive offense rolling and continue to build momentum early in the season?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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