Miners hit century mark in win over Silverados

January 20, 2008 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release


McALLEN, Texas - East Kentucky won its fourth straight game Saturday, defeating Rio Grande Valley 100-97 in a final matchup before the All-Star Classic.

The Miners jumped out in front in the first quarter. East Kentucky led 30-25 at the conclusion of the opening period. Visiting East Kentucky owned a slim 48-47 advantage when the game entered halftime.

East Kentucky remained consistent throughout the regular-season game, dominating the quarter points 6-1.

The Miners improved to 16-13 following the win.

Josh Pace led East Kentucky with a team-high 26 points. Jason McLeish followed with 16 points for the Miners. Ed Horton added 13 points in the East Kentucky win. Boo Jackson followed with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Bryant Northern finished with 11 points for the Miners. East Kentucky edged Rio Grande Valley 26-25 in each of the last two quarters.

Rod Neeley scored a game-high 31 points for the Silverados. Trent Eager tossed in 15 points for Rio Grande Valley in the home loss. Patrick Fields and Gordon Klaiber pushed in 12 points apiece as the Texas team fell.

Pace, Jackson and Mike Dean are three East Kentucky Miners headed to the All-Star Classic in Yakima, Wash., Jan. 22. Dean earned the All-Star nod based on his performance earlier in the regular-season as a member of the Rio Grande Valley team.

Rio Grande Valley dropped to 4-25 after suffering the setback Saturday night. Following the All-Star Classic, East Kentucky will remain in Washington for a two-game series versus the Yakama Sun Kings Jan. 25-26.



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