- Matchup: Morehead State Eagles vs Louisville Cardinals
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Morehead State Eagles (1-1) will travel to KFC Yum! Center, gearing up to face off against the Louisville Cardinals (1-0).
The Morehead State Eagles recently secured a convincing victory against Virginia-Lynchburg, with a final score of 114-60. In that game, the Eagles committed 10 fouls compared to 14 from Virginia-Lynchburg. They made 9 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. On free throws, Virginia-Lynchburg excelled with a perfect 7 out of 7. They collected a total of 19 rebounds (8 offensive, 11 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Virginia-Lynchburg managed 11 assists and registered 8 steals. Defensively, Morehead State limited the opposition to 31.9% shooting (22 out of 69) and recorded 30 assists while forcing 10 turnovers, accounting for 9 steals. They also grabbed 48 rebounds, 13 of which were offensive. At the foul line, the Eagles converted 11 of 16 shots, translating to a 68.8% free throw percentage. Overall, Morehead State achieved a remarkable shooting percentage of 60.3% (44 of 73), including 15 of 31 from three-point range.
Kyrell Shaw was a standout performer in this matchup, scoring 28 points on 10 of 16 shooting in 18 minutes of play. He also contributed 6 rebounds and 2 assists, showcasing his efficiency at 62.5% from the field.
Entering this matchup, Morehead State holds a record of 1-1 for the season. They average 86.0 points per game (ranking 131st nationally) while shooting at a clip of 49.6%. From three-point land, the Eagles are connecting at 34.9% (22 of 63), and they are hitting 71.4% at the free throw line. As a team, Morehead State averages 42.0 rebounds per contest and has tallied 41 assists this season, ranking them 18th in Division 1. They turn the ball over 12.0 times per game and average 10.5 fouls each match.
Defensively, the Eagles force an average of 9.0 turnovers per game while drawing 11.5 fouls. They rank 315th in Division 1 for assists allowed, surrendering 28 this season. Morehead State’s defensive shooting percentage stands at 37.7% (52 of 138), and they permit 34.0 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot at a rate of 31.7% from beyond the arc, ranking 195th nationally in points allowed per game at 71.5.
In their previous outing, the Louisville Cardinals triumphed with an 84-70 victory against Chattanooga. The Cardinals secured a total of 41 rebounds, with 24 defensive and 17 offensive boards. They committed 10 turnovers but registered 12 steals during the game. Chattanooga was whistled for 19 fouls, allowing Louisville 26 free throw attempts, of which they sank 15 at a rate of 57.7%. Beyond the arc, the Cardinals converted 9 of 35 attempts (25.7%). Overall, they shot 30 of 68 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 44.1%. Defensively, Louisville allowed Chattanooga to convert 25 of 57 attempts (43.9%), issuing 12 of 33 three-pointers at a rate of 36.4% and finishing 8 of 14 at the charity stripe (57.1%). In terms of rebounding, Louisville allowed Chattanooga to pull down 34 total rebounds (11 on the offensive glass).
Flory Bidunga was a crucial player for the Cardinals, contributing 16 points in 27 minutes along with 1 assist. He shot 6 of 9 in the game, hitting a 66.7% rate, and added 9 rebounds to his tally.
This season, Louisville holds a record of 1-0. Offensively, the Cardinals are shooting 44.1% from the field, placing them 216th nationally. They have scored 84 points thus far and average 42.0 rebounds per game. Louisville averages 17.0 assists (131st in the nation) and 10.0 turnovers per game, while committing 16.0 fouls and converting 57.7% of their free throw attempts.
The Cardinals’ defensive lineup allows opponents to shoot 36.4% from three-point range (12 of 33) and 57.1% from the foul line. They yield an average of 18.0 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 324th and 255th in college basketball, respectively. Defensively, they stand at 180th for points allowed per game with 70.0. Louisville forces 18.0 turnovers per game and permits opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field (237th in college basketball).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Selection: Bet on Morehead State
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