- Matchup: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Morehead State Eagles
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Ellis T. Johnson Arena, Morehead, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, the Morehead State Eagles (17-12) will host the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (7-21) at the Ellis T. Johnson Arena.
In their previous game, the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles triumphed over Eastern Illinois with a close score of 70-68. They recorded a field goal percentage of 41.2% (21 of 51) and successfully converted 9 of 17 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, Southern Indiana hit 19 out of 23 shots, achieving an impressive 82.6%. The team collected a total of 28 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, and provided 15 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and securing 4 steals. Defensively, Southern Indiana allowed Eastern Illinois to shoot 39.1% from the field (25 out of 64). Eastern Illinois also notched 13 assists and several key steals, managing to grab 39 rebounds (18 offensive, 21 defensive) without any blocks. From the charity stripe, they hit 15 of 19 attempts for a success rate of 78.9% and made 3 out of 10 three-point attempts. The foul count was 18 for Eastern Illinois and 16 for Southern Indiana.
Amaree Brown significantly contributed to the team’s success with 22 points on 7 of 14 shooting. He played 33 minutes and grabbed 4 rebounds while shooting 50.0% from the field and dishing out 4 assists.
The Screaming Eagles enter this contest with a 7-21 record this season. They have been losing possession, averaging 12.3 turnovers per game and committing 17.3 fouls. As a unit, they are securing an average of 37.4 rebounds and have registered 292 assists this season, ranking them 355th in Division 1 in assists. They are shooting 31.3% from three-point range (217 of 693) and hitting 65.1% at the charity stripe, averaging 68.9 points per game, placing them 330th in the nation, while shooting 38.8% from the floor.
On the defensive end, the Screaming Eagles average forcing 11.7 turnovers per game while committing 17.8 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 32.9% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 172nd in Division 1 for points allowed (73.5). The Screaming Eagles give up a field goal percentage of 43.8% (736 of 1,679) and collect 40.2 rebounds each game, ranking them 10th in college basketball in assists allowed with 290 on the season.
In their last outing, the Morehead State Eagles achieved victory over Western Illinois, finalizing the game at 81-59. The Eagles managed to secure 20 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards, totaling 34. They committed 8 turnovers and earned 7 steals in the matchup. Western Illinois committed 18 personal fouls, allowing the Eagles 25 attempts at the charity stripe, converting 16 for a percentage of 64.0%. From three-point territory, Morehead State made 5 of 17 attempts (29.4%). Overall, they shot 30 of 58 from the field, resulting in a 51.7% success rate. The Eagles allowed Western Illinois to hit 22 of their 48 attempts from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 45.8%. They shot 31.3% from beyond the arc (5 of 16) and completed 10 of 15 free throw attempts (66.7%), permitting Western Illinois to pull down 18 total rebounds (4 offensive).
Jon Carroll played a key role for the Eagles, shooting 6 of 7 from the field (85.7%) and grabbing 4 rebounds. He tallied 17 points in 25 minutes, contributing 2 assists.
Morehead State stands at 17-12 this season. The team averages 17.7 fouls per game and shoots 73.0% from the free-throw line. They assist a modest 14.0 times per game (175th nationally) and average 12.2 turnovers. Morehead State has scored a total of 2,211 points this year (76.2 per game) and gathers 36.0 rebounds per game. On the offensive front, their shooting percentage stands at 46.9%, ranking them 84th nationally.
Defensively, the Eagles are allowing an average of 75.1 points per game, ranking 222nd nationally. They force 11.2 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field (170th in college basketball). They concede 34.3% from beyond the arc (235 of 685) and allow 70.8% at the free-throw line. Additionally, they yield 14.9 assists and 33.3 rebounds on average, ranking 289th and 112th respectively in those categories.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Morehead State
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