HALDEMAN, Ky. (Interstat) — A pivotal Ohio Valley Conference women’s basketball rematch is set for Thursday night when the Morehead State Eagles host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at E.T. Johnson Arena. The matchup carries significant weight in the conference standings, with Morehead State (15-10) looking to solidify its position and Tennessee Tech (13-9) seeking a crucial road victory to even the season series. The teams met just over three weeks ago on Jan. 17 in Cookeville, where Morehead State escaped with a narrow 67-66 victory. Tennessee Tech enters on the heels of a dramatic 75-70 overtime win against Eastern Illinois last Saturday, powered by a historic performance from senior forward LaReesha Cawthorn. Cawthorn dominated with 27 points and a remarkable 27 rebounds, a performance that underscores her status as one of the nation’s top interior forces. Over her last eight games, she is averaging a double-double and has recorded 21 blocks, including five in the previous meeting with Morehead State. Morehead State aims to bounce back from a 64-58 road loss at Tennessee-Martin. The Eagles have been strong at home, winning their last four at Johnson Arena. They are led by guard Violet McNece, who is coming off an 18-point effort in the loss and has averaged 16.3 points over her last three contests. Her backcourt play will be critical in handling Tennessee Tech’s pressure. The game will likely be decided in the paint and on the boards. Cawthorn’s rebounding prowess against Morehead State’s interior defense, which held her to seven points last meeting, is a key duel. Tennessee Tech’s supporting cast, including Reghan Grimes and Reagan Hurst who combined for 26 points in the overtime win, must provide scoring balance. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST Thursday. The Golden Eagles continue their road trip at Southern Indiana on Saturday, while Morehead State remains home to host Tennessee State.