Miners edge Minot on McLeish reverse layup
December 14, 2007 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release
MINOT, ND - Jason McLeish hit a reverse layup with 6.3 seconds remaining in regulation Thursday night to give the East Kentucky Miners a thrilling 103-102 win over the host Minot Skyrockets at the storied Minot Municipal Auditorium. East Kentucky's Thursday night triumph over the Skyrockets gave the CBA expansion team its first road win ever.
After posting the win, East Kentucky improved to 6-7 and moved into third-place in the CBA's American Conference standings. East Kentucky won the quarter points 6-1.
Following the loss, Chris Daleo-coached Minot slipped to 7-3. The Skyrockets, however, remain out in front in the American Conference standings.
Josh Pace led East Kentucky with a team-high 21 points. Pace was one of six East Kentucky players to reach double figures in the scoring column.
Boo Jackson added 20 points and Lawrence Barnes tossed in 13 for the Miners. Reo Logan and Mike Crain each had 10 points as part of a balanced East Kentucky offensive effort.
"We're pleased with the road win over a very good basketball team," said East Kentucky Coach Kevin Keathley. "Coach (Chris) Daleo always has his team prepared and ready to play."
East Kentucky shot a blistering 61-percent from the field in the second half. The Miners hit 59-percent of their shots in the first half.
The Skyrockets put together a 17-8 run in the second half and led 95-87 with just over six minutes remaining in the game before East Kentucky battled back and eventually went out in front for good.
"We're the youngest team in the CBA, and as a result, we're learning as we go," Keathley added.
Prep basketball legend Ronnie Fields was the catalyst for Minot, scoring a game-high 29 points. Fields also dished out six assists in the American Conference matchup.
Marshall Fields scored 22 points and pulled down six rebounds for the Skyrockets. Kevin Rice netted 13 points and Kellen Miliner added 12 for host Minot.
East Kentucky held Minot to just 45-percent shooting in the second half.
The Miners will visit Minot Friday night for the second of two 7:05 p.m. road games.
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