Morehead State Defeats Southern Indiana in Tight 64-63 Game

Eagles improve to 18-12 on the season, while Screaming Eagles fall to 7-22

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:04am

Morehead State University's men's basketball team defeated the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles by a score of 64-63 on Tuesday. The Eagles were led by senior guard George Marshall, who scored a game-high 22 points.

Why it matters

This close victory keeps Morehead State's postseason hopes alive, as they look to improve their record and make a push for a conference tournament berth. For Southern Indiana, the loss extends their difficult season as they continue to search for more wins.

The details

In a back-and-forth contest, Morehead State was able to edge out Southern Indiana by a single point. The Eagles shot 45% from the field, including 7-of-19 from three-point range. George Marshall led the way with his 22 points, while junior forward Jordan Walker added 14 points and 8 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

George Marshall

A senior guard for the Morehead State Eagles who scored a game-high 22 points in the victory.

Jordan Walker

A junior forward for the Morehead State Eagles who contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds.

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The takeaway

This close win for Morehead State keeps them in contention for a postseason berth, while Southern Indiana continues to struggle through a difficult season. The Eagles will look to build on this victory as they aim to make a late-season push.