Lipscomb secured a 75-61 victory over Eastern Kentucky, led by Charlie Williams' 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Lipscomb Bisons' win marked their 16th of the season, improving their record to 16-10. Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, fell to 9-17. The 14-point margin of victory was slightly higher than the predicted 10.4-point margin by CHD Scout, showcasing Lipscomb's strong performance. Charlie Williams' 18 points marked his 5th consecutive game with double-digit scoring, a streak that has seen him average 16.4 points per game.
Charlie Williams' 18 Points Mark 5th Consecutive Game with Double-Digit Scoring
The game unfolded with Lipscomb taking an early lead, scoring 43 points in the first period to Eastern Kentucky's 31. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels struggled to close the gap, scoring 30 points in the second period, while Lipscomb added 32 points to their total. The Lipscomb Bisons' strong first-half performance set the tone for the rest of the game, with Charlie Williams scoring 12 of his 18 points in the first period. MJ Williams, Eastern Kentucky's top performer, scored 14 points and dished out 5 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. The 12-point difference at halftime proved insurmountable for Eastern Kentucky, as they were outscored by 2 points in the second period. Lipscomb's 43 first-period points were their 10th-highest total in a single period this season.
Charlie Williams and MJ Williams were the top performers for their respective teams, with Williams scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds for Lipscomb. Ethan Duncan added 17 points for the Bisons, while Grant Asman chipped in with 12 points and 5 rebounds. For Eastern Kentucky, MJ Williams' 14 points and 5 assists led the way, followed by Turner Buttry's 12 points and Jalen Cooper's 10 points and 7 rebounds. Charlie Williams' 18 points marked his 10th game this season with 15 or more points, while MJ Williams' 5 assists were his 15th game with 4 or more assists. The two teams combined for 136 points, with Lipscomb shooting 49% from the field and Eastern Kentucky shooting 41%.
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Lipscomb outrebounded Eastern Kentucky 35-28, with Charlie Williams and Grant Asman combining for 13 rebounds. The Bisons also committed fewer turnovers, with 12 compared to Eastern Kentucky's 15. Lipscomb shot 49% from the field, including 40% from 3-point range, while Eastern Kentucky shot 41% from the field and 33% from 3-point range. The 14-point margin of victory was Lipscomb's 8th win by 10 or more points this season. Eastern Kentucky's 61 points were their 10th-lowest total of the season, while Lipscomb's 75 points were their 12th-highest total.
CHD Scout predicted a Lipscomb win by 10.4 points, with a final score of 84-74. While the actual score was lower than predicted, the margin of victory was correct, with Lipscomb winning by 14 points. The prediction model correctly identified Lipscomb as the stronger team, with their 16-10 record and NET ranking of 180 compared to Eastern Kentucky's 9-17 record and NET ranking of 265. The model also correctly predicted that Charlie Williams would be a key performer, with his 18 points and 8 rebounds leading the way for Lipscomb. The predicted score was off by 13 points, but the margin of victory was spot on, showcasing the model's ability to accurately predict game outcomes.
The win marked a Quadrant 4 victory for Lipscomb, while the loss was a Quadrant 3 game for Eastern Kentucky. The victory improved Lipscomb's NET ranking to 180, while Eastern Kentucky's NET ranking remained at 265. The win was Lipscomb's 5th Quadrant 4 victory of the season, and their 10th win against a team with a NET ranking of 200 or higher. Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, fell to 2-10 in Quadrant 3 games, and 4-15 against teams with a NET ranking of 200 or higher. The loss dropped Eastern Kentucky's chances of making the tournament to less than 1%, while Lipscomb's chances remained at around 5%. The win also improved Lipscomb's record against teams with a NET ranking of 200 or higher to 10-8, a key metric in tournament selection.
Lipscomb's next game is scheduled for February 15th against Belmont, while Eastern Kentucky will face off against Morehead State on February 14th. Both games matters in determining the teams' tournament chances, with Lipscomb looking to build on their momentum and Eastern Kentucky seeking to rebound from their loss. The games will also have implications for the teams' conference standings, with Lipscomb currently sitting in 4th place and Eastern Kentucky in 8th place.