| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 16 | 42 | 58 |
| SIUE | 15 | 34 | 49 |
Claude sparks Morehead State past SIU-Edwardsville 58-49
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Tyzhaun Claude scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Morehead State caught fire in the second half and beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 58-49 on Thursday night.
Claude knocked down 6 of 11 shots from the floor for the Eagles (12-12, 6-5 Ohio Valley Conference), who led 16-15 at halftime, before scoring 42 points in the second half. Justin Thomas pitched in with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Zeke Moore paced the Cougars (5-19, 2-9) with 13 points and seven rebounds.
Morehead State shot 23% in the first half (7 of 30) before sinking 17 of 29 shots in the second half (59%). SIU-Edwardsville shot 20% (7 of 35) in the first half and 41% after intermission.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tommy Short
- Mike O'Neill
- Jason Garretson
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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