Morehead St defeats SIUE 72-73

Morehead St Edges SIUE in Thrilling Comeback Victory

In a dramatic turn of events, Morehead St outlasted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) 73-72 on the road at First Community Arena. The Eagles' thrilling comeback capped off an instant classic conference matchup.

Trailing by two points at halftime, Morehead St erased the deficit with a 40-33 second-half surge. The Roadrunners' bench played a pivotal role in the turnaround, as their energy and intensity fueled the comeback. With just over 5 minutes remaining, Chase Dawson knocked down a crucial three-pointer to put his team up by two.

However, SIUE's Darrion Baker kept the Eagles within striking distance with a pair of clutch free throws and a late basket. The Roadrunners' defense stiffened, however, allowing George Marshall to seal the win with a made layup at the 1:22 mark.

For Morehead St, Dawson led the charge offensively with 17 points on 3-6 three-point shooting, while Jon Carroll contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds. The Eagles' bench outscored SIUE's bench 21-10 in the decisive second half.

SIUE's Baker dominated at the free throw line, connecting on 15 of his 18 attempts to lead his team in scoring with 15 points. CJ Hall chipped in with 10 points and 5 assists off the bench.

In a stunning upset, Morehead St's victory marked its fifth straight win over SIUE since joining the Ohio Valley Conference. The Eagles' win keeps their postseason hopes alive, while the Roadrunners fall to 3-2 in conference play.

Key Stats:

* Morehead St: eFG% 59.6%, FT Rate 46.8%

* SIUE: eFG% 50.8%, FT Rate 27.1%

As one of the most competitive matchups in recent memory, this thrilling conference victory will be remembered for years to come by Eagles fans.