Presbyterian Defeats Morehead State 80-72 in Home Game
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Templeton Center
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Who won Morehead State Eagles vs Presbyterian Blue Hose?
Presbyterian Blue Hose beat Morehead State Eagles 80-72 at Templeton Center on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Morehead State Eagles vs Presbyterian Blue Hose?
Presbyterian Blue Hose were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Presbyterian Blue Hose secured an 80-72 victory over the Morehead State Eagles at the Templeton Center. This win improves Presbyterian's record to 7-6, while Morehead State falls to 3-8. The game was noteworthy not only for the final score but also for the contrasting recent forms of both teams leading into this fixture.
Presbyterian entered the game with a home record of 3-0 and an overall record of 6-6, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games. Their recent form included a loss to Wofford Terriers just two days prior, where they scored 56 points against 63 allowed. However, they had shown promise in earlier games, including a dominant 93-50 victory against Columbia International Rams and a solid win over The Citadel Bulldogs, where they scored 69 points. On average, Presbyterian scored 68.0 points while allowing 65.3 in their last ten games, indicating a generally competitive performance at home.
In contrast, Morehead State struggled with a record of 3-7 and had lost their last two games, including a heavy defeat against Murray State Racers, where they managed only 52 points while conceding 84. Their away record stood at 1-7, reflecting difficulties in securing wins on the road. Despite a recent victory against UL Monroe Warhawks, where they scored 83 points, their overall average of 75.4 points scored per game was overshadowed by a higher average of 81.8 points allowed, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
The matchup was also significant in terms of the betting market, with DraftKings setting the spread at Presbyterian -7.5 and the total points at 134.5. The moneyline odds indicated Presbyterian as the favorite at -325, while Morehead State was listed at +260, suggesting that the market favored the home team based on their recent performances and overall record.
In terms of player performances, the game saw key contributions from both sides. The scoring plays in the second half were crucial, with Josh Pickett making free throws that helped maintain Morehead State's presence in the game. However, Presbyterian's Triston Wilson made critical plays, including a dunk assisted by Iverson King, which helped seal the victory. Josiah LeGree also contributed significantly with a dunk that capped off the scoring for the Blue Hose.
The conditions during the game were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, with no adverse weather factors impacting play. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses throughout the game.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the contrasting fortunes of Presbyterian and Morehead State, with the Blue Hose leveraging their home advantage effectively to secure the win. Viewers were treated to a display of resilience from Presbyterian, who managed to pull through despite a recent loss, while Morehead State continued to search for answers as they navigate a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PRES -7.5 | 134.5 o -110 / u -110 | Morehead State Eagles +260 · Presbyterian Blue Hose -325 |
Leaders
- PointsCarl Parrish18Presbyterian Blue Hose
- AssistsTriston Wilson6Presbyterian Blue Hose
- ReboundsJonah Pierce16Presbyterian Blue Hose
- PointsGeorge Marshall16Morehead State Eagles
- AssistsJosiah LeGree4Morehead State Eagles
- ReboundsGeorge Marshall6Morehead State Eagles
Recent form
Presbyterian Blue Hose
Last 10: 5-5Streak L168 scored · 65.3 allowed per game3-0 at home
- L56-63at Wofford TerriersDec 4
- W69-41at The Citadel BulldogsNov 30
- W93-50vs Columbia International RamsNov 26
- L46-86at UCLA BruinsNov 22
- L57-67at California Golden BearsNov 19
- L62-64at Sacramento State HornetsNov 16
- L61-81at South Carolina GamecocksNov 13
- W63-61at Georgia State PanthersNov 11
- W68-64vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 8
- W105-76vs Bluefield Ramblin' RamsNov 5
Morehead State Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L275.4 scored · 81.8 allowed per game1-7 away
- 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
- L81-120at Georgia BulldogsNov 9
- L65-81at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 8
- W89-84vs Midway EaglesNov 4
- L65-73at Lindenwood LionsMar 6
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 |
| High Point | 31-5 | - | 15-1 |
| Winthrop | 23-11 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Radford | 16-16 | 6 | 9-7 |
| Longwood | 16-16 | 7 | 8-8 |
| UNC Asheville | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| Presbyterian | 15-18 | 8 | 7-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 15-17 | 9 | 6-10 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 13-19 | 10 | 5-11 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-29 | 14 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Morehead State Eagles | Presbyterian Blue Hose |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-58 | 27-53 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 35 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 19-30 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 27 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 32 |
| Fouls | 24 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 13 | 13 |
| Time in front | 21 | 67 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half39-39Tyonne Farrell made Layup.
- 1st Half42-39George Marshall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyonne Farrell.
- 2nd Half42-41Jonah Pierce made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-42Jonah Pierce made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-45Triston Wilson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carl Parrish.
- 2nd Half45-45Josiah LeGree made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-47Jaylen Peterson made Dunk. Assisted by Josh Pickett.
- 2nd Half45-49Jaylen Peterson made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half48-49George Marshall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Dawson.
- 2nd Half48-51Josh Pickett made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-52Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-54Carl Parrish made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-54Anouar Mellouk made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-56Jonah Pierce made Jumper. Assisted by Josh Pickett.
- 2nd Half52-56Anouar Mellouk made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-56Tamaury Releford made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half54-58Khalon Hudson made Jumper. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
- 2nd Half56-58Josiah LeGree made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-60Khalon Hudson made Dunk. Assisted by Carl Parrish.
- 2nd Half56-63Carl Parrish made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
- 2nd Half56-64Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-65Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-68Josh Pickett made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
- 2nd Half59-68George Marshall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah LeGree.
- 2nd Half59-70Jaylen Peterson made Dunk. Assisted by Jonah Pierce.
- 2nd Half59-71Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-71George Marshall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-72Jonah Pierce made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-72George Marshall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyonne Farrell.
- 2nd Half63-73Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-74Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-74Tyonne Farrell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by George Marshall.
- 2nd Half66-75Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-76Josh Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-76Tyonne Farrell made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-77Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-78Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-78Chase Dawson made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-80Triston Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Iverson King.
- 2nd Half72-80Josiah LeGree made Dunk.
Win probability
Above the line favours Presbyterian Blue Hose, below favours Morehead State Eagles.
Venue
- Templeton CenterClinton, SC
- Attendance243
- OfficialsGarrett Nestor, Connor Macdaid, Chase Furlough
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