EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — George Marshall scored 19 points as Morehead State edged Southern Indiana 64-60 in overtime Saturday at the Physical Activities Center. The Eagles overcame a 33-26 halftime deficit by holding the Screaming Eagles to 22 second-half points, forcing the extra period. Morehead State then dominated overtime 9-5. Davion Cunningham added 15 points for the Eagles, who improved to 5-7. Cardell Bailey led Southern Indiana with 17 points. The Screaming Eagles, who fell to 3-8, shot just 27.6% from the field but stayed close by making 11 three-pointers. Morehead State’s defense was key, forcing nine turnovers and recording nine steals while holding a 32-6 advantage in points in the paint. Attendance was 1,245.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a grinding, defensive struggle that required an extra five minutes to decide, the Morehead State Eagles outlasted the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 64-60 in overtime in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday afternoon at the Physical Activities Center. The game, witnessed by 1,245 fans, was a tale of contrasting offensive approaches and a dramatic second-half comeback by the visiting Eagles. Southern Indiana built a 33-26 halftime lead behind a barrage of three-pointers, connecting on 11 of 32 for the game. Morehead State, conversely, attacked the interior relentlessly, outscoring Southern Indiana 32-6 in the paint and attempting just 11 shots from beyond the arc. The most important part of the game unfolded in the final minutes of regulation and the entirety of the overtime period. Southern Indiana, which led for over 36 minutes of game time, saw its advantage evaporate under persistent defensive pressure. Morehead State’s defense, which forced 16 turnovers and recorded nine steals, clamped down in the second half, holding the hosts to 22 points after the break. With the score tied at 55 at the end of regulation, the overtime belonged to Morehead State’s George Marshall. The junior guard from Jackson, Mississippi, who finished with a game-high 19 points, scored seven of his team’s nine points in the extra session. His turnaround jump shot with 47 seconds left in overtime gave Morehead State a lead it would not relinquish. Southern Indiana managed only a single three-pointer from Kaden Brown in overtime, scoring just five points as their shooting went cold at the most critical juncture. Morehead State’s defensive effort was comprehensive. They held Southern Indiana to 27.6% shooting from the floor overall. While Cardell Bailey led Southern Indiana with 17 points and Ismail Habib added 12, the Screaming Eagles’ offense was largely one-dimensional, reliant on perimeter shots that stopped falling late. Morehead State also dominated the assist column, tallying nine to Southern Indiana’s three, indicative of more cohesive offensive execution. Davion Cunningham provided crucial support for Morehead State with 15 points, while Jon Carroll anchored the interior with eight points, two assists and two blocks. Southern Indiana’s Brown finished with 13 points. The victory improved Morehead State’s season record to 5-7, while Southern Indiana fell to 3-8. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, Morehead State entered with a 58% probability to win and narrowly covered the pregame spread of -1.5. The combined score of 124 points fell well under the over/under line of 147.5, underscoring the defensive nature of the contest. Both teams now break for the holidays before resuming OVC play in the new year. Morehead State will host Alice Lloyd on Dec. 28, while Southern Indiana’s next contest is at SIU Edwardsville on Jan. 1.

Eagles, Screaming Eagles Set for OVC Clash EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum before conference play begins will meet Saturday when the Morehead State Eagles visit the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in a nonconference men’s basketball game. The matchup at the Physical Activities Center pits programs with similar early-season struggles. Morehead State (4-7) arrives following a 78-64 home win over Arkansas-Little Rock on Tuesday, which snapped a three-game skid. Southern Indiana (3-6) last played on Dec. 7, suffering a 77-55 road loss to Indiana State. The Eagles are led by guard Chase Dawson, who is coming off a 13-point, 3-assist performance in 30 minutes against Little Rock. Dawson has shown scoring flashes this season, including a 17-point outing in a win at Louisiana-Monroe on Nov. 22. The Screaming Eagles counter with guard Kaden Brown, their most consistent performer in recent games. Brown averaged 16 points and 6 rebounds over a three-game stretch from Nov. 22-29, which included wins over Kentucky State and Valparaiso. He scored 13 points with 5 rebounds in the loss to Indiana State. Both teams have faced challenging early schedules. Morehead State’s seven losses include road defeats to Clemson, Georgia and Wake Forest. Southern Indiana’s six losses have come against the likes of Butler, Indiana State and Illinois-Chicago. This game is organized by the Ohio Valley Conference, where both schools are members, but it is a nonconference contest. It serves as a final tune-up before each team embarks on its full OVC schedule in January. Southern Indiana holds a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series between the programs, though they have not met since the 2022-23 season. The game is scheduled for a 4 p.m. EST tipoff on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.