Lindenwood Lions Defeat Morehead State Eagles 77-64
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Hyland Arena
Lindenwood Lions 77, Morehead State Eagles 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Morehead State Eagles vs Lindenwood Lions?
Lindenwood Lions beat Morehead State Eagles 77-64 at Hyland Arena on January 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Morehead State Eagles vs Lindenwood Lions?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Hyland Arena, the Lindenwood Lions secured a 77-64 victory over the Morehead State Eagles, showcasing their strong home performance. The Lions, boasting a home record of 9-5, have been formidable at home, with a recent record of 7-3 in their last ten games, although they faced a setback with a loss in their most recent outing against Missouri State. The Lions averaged 83.8 points scored and allowed 67.1 points during this stretch, indicating a strong offensive capability coupled with solid defense.
Morehead State, on the other hand, came into the game with a record of 6-8 and a mixed performance in their last ten games, recording a 5-5 record. They have been on a three-game winning streak, which included a significant win against Alice Lloyd, where they scored 115 points. However, their away record of 2-5 reflects challenges in competing outside their home environment.
The two teams have met three times in the current season, with Lindenwood winning two of those encounters. Their previous meetings included victories by the Lions with scores of 73-65 and 73-60, while Morehead State managed a win earlier in the season with a score of 82-65. This history added an extra layer of anticipation to the game, as both teams were aware of their competitive edge against each other.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either roster, which allowed both teams to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced the game with Lindenwood favored by 6.5 points according to DraftKings, indicating a level of confidence in their ability to secure the win.
The conditions at Hyland Arena were conducive for basketball, and the atmosphere was charged with excitement as fans gathered to support their teams. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Lions' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities, particularly in the second half. Notably, Anias Futrell and Clayton Jackson contributed significantly from the free-throw line, which helped to extend Lindenwood's lead as the game drew to a close.
Overall, the Lions' performance was characterized by effective scoring and defensive strategies that stifled the Eagles' attempts to mount a comeback. With this victory, Lindenwood continues to assert their dominance at home, while Morehead State will look to regroup and address their away performance as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -6.5 | 147.5 o -110 / u -110 | Morehead State Eagles +240 · Lindenwood Lions -298 |
Leaders
- PointsMilos Nenadic21Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsClayton Jackson7Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsMilos Nenadic6Lindenwood Lions
- PointsJon Carroll18Morehead State Eagles
- AssistsJosiah LeGree2Morehead State Eagles
- ReboundsJon Carroll9Morehead State Eagles
Recent form
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 7-3Streak L183.8 scored · 67.1 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L65-70at Missouri State BearsDec 23
- W109-52vs Harris Stowe State HornetsDec 20
- W92-76vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 19
- W110-44vs Culver Stockton WildcatsDec 10
- W82-74at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 7
- W99-64at Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 3
- W80-67vs Kansas City RoosNov 25
- L53-73at Indiana HoosiersNov 20
- L65-74at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 16
- W83-77at Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 14
Morehead State Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak W378.3 scored · 72.9 allowed per game2-5 away
- W115-65vs Alice Lloyd EaglesDec 28
- W64-60at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 20
- W78-64vs Little Rock TrojansDec 17
- L72-80at Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 6
- L52-84at Murray State RacersDec 3
- L80-85at IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 29
- W83-80at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 23
- L62-77at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 22
- W121-51vs Kentucky Christian KnightsNov 16
- L56-83at Clemson TigersNov 12
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Morehead State Eagles | Lindenwood Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-60 | 29-55 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 4-19 | 8-20 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 40 |
| Free throws | 10-15 | 11-22 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 27 |
| Assists | 10 | 19 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 40 |
| Fouls | 18 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 2 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half36-39Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half38-39Davion Cunningham makes layup
- 1st Half38-41Clayton Jackson makes 7-foot jumper
- 1st Half38-42Clayton Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 1st Half38-44Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half40-44Chase Dawson makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-44Jon Carroll makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half42-46Dontrez Williams makes layup (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half44-46Jon Carroll makes layup (Chase Dawson assists)
- 2nd Half44-48Dontrez Williams makes 1-foot dunk (Anias Futrell assists)
- 2nd Half46-48George Marshall makes layup (Jon Carroll assists)
- 2nd Half46-51Milos Nenadic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Clayton Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half46-53Dontrez Williams makes layup (Anias Futrell assists)
- 2nd Half48-53Josiah LeGree makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-53Tamaury Releford makes layup (Anouar Mellouk assists)
- 2nd Half50-54Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-55Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-57Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half53-57George Marshall makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josiah LeGree assists)
- 2nd Half53-59Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half53-61Milos Nenadic makes layup (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half53-63Milos Nenadic makes layup (Clayton Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half54-63Josiah LeGree makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-65Clayton Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-65Jon Carroll makes 0-foot dunk (Josiah LeGree assists)
- 2nd Half58-65Josiah LeGree makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-67Clayton Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half59-67Josiah LeGree makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Josiah LeGree makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Clayton Jackson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-71Robert Lewis makes layup (Clayton Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half62-71Jon Carroll makes layup (Davion Cunningham assists)
- 2nd Half62-72Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-73Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-73George Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73George Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-74Clayton Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-75Clayton Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-76Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-77Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Lindenwood Lions, below favours Morehead State Eagles.
Venue
- Hyland ArenaSaint Charles, MO
- Attendance1301
- OfficialsKevin Driver, Wesley Harper, Steve Divine
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