Eastern Kentucky University’s Michael Moreno and Isaiah Cozart have been recognized for their outstanding performances on the court, as they were named the ASUN Conference Player of the Week and ASUN Newcomer of the Week respectively, as announced by the league from its Atlanta headquarters.
The two central Kentucky natives were instrumental in leading the Colonels to impressive wins over second-place Florida Gulf Coast and first-place Stetson this past week. These two opponents were a combined 8-1 in the ASUN, and EKU won the two games by an average of 18 points.
Moreno, a 6-foot-7 junior forward, had a remarkable week, averaging 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, with just one turnover in 54 minutes on the court. He shot 50 percent from the field and 47 percent from behind the 3-point line. In the 21-point win over FGCU, Moreno had 14 points and six rebounds. He followed that performance with a game-high 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists in a 15-point win over previously unbeaten Stetson.
Cozart, a 6-foot-7 forward from Richmond, also had a standout week, averaging 13 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks per game while shooting 69 percent from the field and 100 percent at the free-throw line. In the win over FGCU, Cozart finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. He posted a career-best 16 points, a career-high 14 rebounds, and five blocks against Stetson.
Eastern Kentucky (12-7, 5-1 ASUN) is currently tied for first in the ASUN. The Colonels will hit the road to play at Lipscomb on Thursday and Austin Peay on Saturday. The game against the Bisons in Nashville is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. With Moreno and Cozart leading the way, the Colonels look to continue their winning streak on the road and maintain their position at the top of the ASUN.
