The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will host rival Morehead State in its home and Ohio Valley Conference opener on Monday night at McBrayer Arena. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
The game will air live on ESPN+. The radio broadcast of the game can be heard locally at 100.7 FM and worldwide at EKUSports.com.
WHAT TO KNOW
EKU (3-1) never trailed in a convincing 95-78 win at USC Upstate last Wednesday in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Colonels shot a season-best 53.7 percent (36-of-67) from the field and 41.7 percent (10-of-24) from three-point range.
Sophomore Michael Moreno matched his career highs in points (18), three-pointers (four) and assists (five) in the win at USC Upstate.
Junior Jomaru Brown – recently named to the Lou Henson Award Watch List – posted 18 points, four assists and three rebounds in Wednesday’s victory.
Junior Tre King currently ranks fourth in the OVC in scoring (18.0 points-per-game), third in rebounding (9.5 rebounds-per-game) and second in steals (2.8 steals-per-game).
Wendell Green Jr. ranks third among all freshmen in the country in total assists (23).
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Morehead State (1-3) fell at Ohio State, 77-44, last Wednesday in Columbus.
The Eagles’ lone win of the season was a 69-61 victory over Arkansas State on November 29 in Morehead.
Freshman Johni Broome paces Morehead State offensively, scoring 11.3 points-per-game and grabbing 7.3 rebounds-per-game.
This is the 195th meeting between EKU and Morehead State. The Colonels lead the all-time series, 111-83, and swept the series with the Eagles last year.
UP NEXT
Following Monday night’s showdown, EKU stays at home to host Transylvania on Saturday, December 12.
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Steve Fohl
Associate Director of EKUSports Communications
