8-9, 1-3 Conference
68
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNST | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| MORE | 42 | 36 | 78 |
12-4, 3-0 Conference
78
Lathon's 31 lead Morehead State past Tennessee State 78-68
Jordan Lathon put up 31 points, six rebounds and five steals and Morehead State beat Tennessee State 78-68 on Saturday night.
Kalil Thomas scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 12, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (12-4, 3-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Riley Minix shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.
The Tigers (8-9, 1-3) were led by Justin Williams, who posted 14 points. Jason Jitoboh added 11 points, six rebounds, two steals and three blocks for Tennessee State. EJ Bellinger also had 11 points.
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Game Information
Ellis T. Johnson Arena
8:45 PM, 6 January 2024
Morehead, KY
Attendance: 1,581
- Referees:
- Aaron Denton
- Tavares Armour
- Jeremy Trussell
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
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