Alice Lloyd battles NCAA Division I opponent EKU
Alice Lloyd battles NCAA Division I opponent EKU
Berea, KY. (November 5th, 2010) -Coach J.R. Hammond and Alice Lloyd traveled to Richmond Friday night to battle NCAA D1 opponent Eastern Kentucky University. For many schools in Alice Lloyd's position, an exhibition against a NCAA D1 school is an opportunity to gain experience. As the game unfolded, it was apparent that Alice Lloyd had other plans. They made the trip to defeat a program that has made the NCAA tournament 2 of the last 6 seasons.
Alice Lloyd started the game on an 11-2 run after a 3-pointer from senior Will Jones. EKU quickly countered with a run of their own and cut the lead to 14-12 after a dunk with 11:58 remaining in the first half. For the next several minutes each school traded baskets. EKU regained the lead with 6:02 left to play in the half after a basket by Deverin Muff. Alice Lloyd, however, was in Richmond to compete and tied the game at 27 after a 3-pointer by junior Zach Hurt with 1:10 remaining in the half. EKU led at the half 31-27.
After a turnover by Alice Lloyd to start the second half, EKU stretched their lead to nine with 18:01 remaining. EKU didn't pick up their first double digit lead until the 6:00 minute mark after a controversial foul call on Alice Lloyd. After a driving layup by Alice Lloyd senior Daniel Combs, the EKU advantage was 64-56 with 3:34 remaining in the game. Alice Lloyd was unable to get any closer as EKU led at the final buzzer, 75-60.
Alice Lloyd senior Will Jones led all scorers with 17 points on 6-13 shooting from the field. Senior Daniel Combs chipped in with 14 points. Alice Lloyd will return to the court at home on November 6th against Boyce College. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:00.