| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 30 | 36 | 66 |
| TNTC | 37 | 26 | 63 |
Baker lifts Morehead St. over Tennessee Tech 66-63
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- James Baker had a career-high 20 points as Morehead State edged past Tennessee Tech 66-63 on Saturday night.
Baker shot 9 for 12 from the field. He added four blocks.
Jordan Walker scored the go-ahead basket on a jumper that made it 61-59 with 1:30 left. Lamontray Harris scored Morehead State's final five points to help secure the win.
Harris had 15 points and seven rebounds for Morehead State (11-18, 7-9 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Walker added 12 points.
Jared Sherfield scored a season-high 20 points and had seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles (7-22, 3-13), who have now lost eight consecutive games. Jr Clay added 15 points and seven assists. Hunter Vick had 10 points and three blocks.
The Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Golden Eagles this season. Morehead State defeated Tennessee Tech 67-61 on Jan. 24. Morehead State faces Murray State at home on Thursday. Tennessee Tech faces Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ford Branch Jr
- Brian Crocker
- Andy Ezzelle
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| UT Martin | 3-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Little Rock | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Illinois | 2-3 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Lindenwood | 2-3 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-4 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Tennessee State | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
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