Pace records back-to-back elusive triple-doubles
December 5, 2007 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release
PIKEVILLE, KY. - One week after claiming a CBA Player of the Week award, East Kentucky Miners guard Josh Pace recorded his second straight triple-double Tuesday night. In two home games versus the Atlanta Krunk, Pace had 10 or more points, rebounds and assists, giving him the East Kentucky professional basketball team's first and second triple-double performances, respectively.
In Monday's 117-114 win over Atlanta, Pace had 26 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. He led all players in rebounds and assists.
The former Syracuse standout continued to produce at a high level Tuesday as East Kentucky defeated Atlanta 109-103. Pace had a triple-double recorded in the third quarter of Tuesday's game, finishing with 28 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. Pace had game-high totals in rebounds and assists. He led the Miners in scoring in the second game versus the Atlanta team.
"Josh Pace is going to go out and play hard every night," said East Kentucky Coach Kevin Keathley. "I couldn't be any more proud of how he's stepped up and played throughout the season."
East Kentucky improved to 5-4 following Tuesday's win over Atlanta. The Miners have won four of their last five games - all of which were played at home on the East Kentucky Expo Center floor.
Pace recorded both of his triple-doubles with East Kentucky point guards Bryant Northern and Jason McLeish out of the lineup while serving a suspension handed down by the league following a melee that occurred during the Thursday, Nov. 29 home game versus Butte.
"We had a depleted roster this week and we all had to step up," said Pace. "Atlanta is a good team. Everybody on their team played hard. At the same time, we came out and played hard. Getting the wins here at home was important before we go back out on the road."
Pace was the first signee for the East Kentucky Miners. A Griffin, Ga. native, Pace is New Zealand's reigning player of the year. He was a leading contributor during each of his four seasons with the Syracuse University men's basketball program.
In his senior season, Pace averaged 10.8 points per game for the Orangemen. After graduation, Pace played in the 2005 Utah Jazz Summer League. The Syracuse product played on three separate teams overseas during the 2006 season. Pace was named an NBL All-Star as a member of the Nelson Giants during the 2007 season, averaging 19.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. He led the Giants to the NBL title and claimed the league's Most Valuable Player award.
Pace is currently averaging 25.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He is shooting 55.6-percent from field and 75.7-percent from the free throw line.
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