Buccaneers Secure Convincing Win Over Eagles
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Freedom Hall (TN)
East Tennessee State Buccaneers 77, Morehead State Eagles 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Morehead State Eagles vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat Morehead State Eagles 77-62 at Freedom Hall (TN) on November 21, 2025.
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers triumphed over the Morehead State Eagles with a final score of 77-62 in a matchup that showcased the Buccaneers' strong home performance at Freedom Hall in Tennessee. This victory marks the Buccaneers' second consecutive win, improving their record to 5-1 for the season, while the Eagles fell to 2-5.
East Tennessee State has been in solid form recently, holding a record of 7-3 over their last ten games. They have averaged 72.8 points per game while allowing only 64.6 points, demonstrating both offensive and defensive strengths. Their home record stands at 4-1, indicating a strong advantage when playing in front of their home crowd. In their last five games, the Buccaneers have averaged 75.8 points and allowed 65.4, showing a slight uptick in scoring while maintaining their defensive prowess.
Morehead State, on the other hand, has struggled this season, with a record of 2-4 in their recent games and a 1-5 record when playing away. Their scoring average is 71.5 points per game, but they have been allowing a concerning 75.0 points, which has contributed to their difficulties on the court. Despite a recent victory against Kentucky Christian Knights, where they scored 121 points, their overall performance has been inconsistent, as evidenced by their last five games where they averaged 82.4 points scored but allowed 83.8.
The matchup between these two teams also featured a significant contrast in their recent performances. East Tennessee State's last five games show a winning record, while Morehead State has only managed to win two of their last five. This difference in form was evident during the game, as the Buccaneers maintained control throughout.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current season's performance suggests that East Tennessee State has been the stronger team. The injury report was not detailed in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest.
The betting market favored East Tennessee State heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that they were expected to win decisively. This was reflected in their performance on the court, as they outplayed Morehead State in various aspects of the game.
The conditions at Freedom Hall were conducive to a competitive game, with the home crowd providing support for the Buccaneers. This atmosphere likely played a role in their ability to execute their game plan effectively.
Key moments in the game included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where East Tennessee State extended their lead. Notable plays included a dunk by Jordan McCullum and several layups by Cam Morris III, who contributed significantly to the Buccaneers' offensive efforts. The Eagles attempted to respond with scoring from Davion Cunningham, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Overall, the game highlighted East Tennessee State's strengths as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Morehead State will need to address their defensive issues and find consistency moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsCam Morris III22East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- AssistsAllen Strothers5East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- ReboundsJordan McCullum14East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- PointsDavion Cunningham21Morehead State Eagles
- AssistsDavion Cunningham3Morehead State Eagles
- ReboundsGeorge Marshall5Morehead State Eagles
Recent form
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W272.8 scored · 64.6 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W78-74at North Alabama LionsNov 15
- W75-63vs Northern Kentucky NorseNov 13
- L64-68at Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 8
- W102-50vs Converse ValkyriesNov 5
- L60-72vs Wofford TerriersMar 8
- W81-66at The Citadel BulldogsMar 1
- W59-58vs Mercer BearsFeb 26
- W73-68at Wofford TerriersFeb 22
- W65-49vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 20
- L71-78at Chattanooga MocsFeb 16
Morehead State Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak W171.5 scored · 75 allowed per game1-5 away
- W121-51vs Kentucky Christian KnightsNov 16
- L56-83at Clemson TigersNov 12
- L81-120at Georgia BulldogsNov 9
- L65-81at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 8
- W89-84vs Midway EaglesNov 4
- L65-73at Lindenwood LionsMar 6
- W59-47at UT Martin SkyhawksMar 1
- L55-64at Tennessee State TigersFeb 28
- L62-67vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 22
- L62-80vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Morehead State Eagles | East Tennessee State Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-46 | 25-57 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 2-16 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 13 |
| Free throws | 17-24 | 25-33 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 20 |
| Assists | 7 | 12 |
| Steals | 8 | 12 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 27 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 40 |
| Fouls | 25 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-43Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-45Brian Taylor II made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-45Davion Cunningham made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-45Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-45Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-47Blake Barkley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-48Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-49Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-50Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-52Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-53Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-53George Marshall made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-55Cam Morris III made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-56Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-57Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-59Cam Morris III made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
- 2nd Half49-60Jaylen Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-61Jaylen Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-62Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-63Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-63Josiah LeGree made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-63Jon Carroll made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-63Jon Carroll made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-64Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-65Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-65Jon Carroll made Layup. Assisted by Josiah LeGree.
- 2nd Half56-66Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-67Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-68Allen Strothers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-69Allen Strothers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-69George Marshall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-69George Marshall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-71Jordan McCullum made Dunk. Assisted by Cam Morris III.
- 2nd Half58-73Brian Taylor II made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-75Cam Morris III made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
- 2nd Half58-77Cam Morris III made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan McCullum.
- 2nd Half60-77Davion Cunningham made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-77Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-77Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers, below favours Morehead State Eagles.
Venue
- Freedom Hall (TN)Johnson City, TN
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