Morehead State Eagles Defeat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 76-70
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Hooper Eblen Center
Morehead State Eagles 76, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 70, 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 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
Morehead State Eagles beat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 76-70 at Hooper Eblen Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Morehead State Eagles vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Morehead State Eagles emerged victorious against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles with a final score of 76-70 at the Hooper Eblen Center. This win marks a continuation of Morehead State's strong performance against Tennessee Tech, having won all three of their recent meetings, including two in the current season. The Eagles previously defeated the Golden Eagles 74-55 at home and 72-64 in their last encounter, showcasing their dominance in this rivalry.
Tennessee Tech entered this game with a record of 7-12 overall and had struggled recently, posting a 4-6 record in their last ten games. They were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 54-71 just a day prior. The Golden Eagles averaged 72.3 points scored while allowing 73.2 points per game over their last ten outings. At home, they had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, with an average of 61.6 points scored and 72.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, Morehead State had a record of 9-10 and was also on a one-game losing streak, having fallen to the Tennessee State Tigers 100-105 in their last match. Their recent form showed them at 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average of 75.7 points scored and 75.2 points allowed. Morehead State had a better away record of 2-4 in their last five games compared to Tennessee Tech's home record.
The betting market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings listing Morehead State as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.5. The total for the game was set at 141.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline odds indicated Tennessee Tech at -130.0 and Morehead State at +110.0, suggesting a competitive matchup.
As the game progressed, Morehead State took control in the second half, with key plays contributing to their victory. Malik Ferguson made a crucial 9-foot pullup jump shot, extending the lead to 70-67. Anouar Mellouk and George Marshall added important free throws, pushing the score to 76-70 in favor of Morehead State. The Eagles' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities proved vital in the closing moments of the game.
The victory for Morehead State not only improves their record but also highlights their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, particularly in a rivalry matchup. Tennessee Tech, while showing flashes of potential, will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they continue through the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TNTC -1.5 | 141.5 o -112 / u -108 | Morehead State Eagles +110 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -130 |
Leaders
- PointsDani Pounds15Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- AssistsTy Owens3Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- ReboundsJaJuan Nicholls5Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- PointsGeorge Marshall16Morehead State Eagles
- AssistsGeorge Marshall4Morehead State Eagles
- ReboundsAnouar Mellouk10Morehead State Eagles
Recent form
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.3 scored · 73.2 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L54-71vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 16
- W59-54at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 10
- L61-71at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 9
- L58-77at Little Rock TrojansJan 1
- L76-88vs Tennessee State TigersDec 31
- L62-86vs UT Martin SkyhawksDec 20
- W85-74vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksDec 19
- W101-69vs Bethel (TN) WildcatsDec 13
- W87-59at West Georgia WolvesDec 6
- L80-83at Lipscomb BisonsDec 3
Morehead State Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.7 scored · 75.2 allowed per game2-4 away
- L100-105at Tennessee State TigersJan 16
- W71-69vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 10
- L68-76vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 9
- W73-72at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 3
- L64-77at Lindenwood LionsJan 1
- 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
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 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-65 | 26-57 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 8-21 | 3-12 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 25 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 15-22 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 20 |
| Assists | 14 | 10 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 40 |
| Fouls | 17 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 80 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-36George Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-36George Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-37Ty Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-38Ty Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-40Ty Owens makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-40Anouar Mellouk makes layup (Davion Cunningham assists)
- 2nd Half53-40Anouar Mellouk makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-42Malik Ferguson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-42Vince Dawson III makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half57-42Tyonne Farrell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-44JaJuan Nicholls makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-44Tyonne Farrell makes driving layup (Chase Dawson assists)
- 2nd Half59-45Mekhi Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-45Davion Cunningham makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half61-47Mekhi Turner makes layup (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half61-48Mekhi Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-48Anouar Mellouk makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half63-49Malik Ferguson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-50Malik Ferguson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-50Josiah LeGree makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-52Dani Pounds makes layup
- 2nd Half65-53Dani Pounds makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-55Jacobe Whitted makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half66-55Chase Dawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-55Chase Dawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-57Mekhi Cameron makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Ja'Quavian Florence assists)
- 2nd Half69-57Jon Carroll makes layup
- 2nd Half69-59Mekhi Cameron makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-61Mekhi Cameron makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-63Dani Pounds makes 8-foot hook shot (Jacobe Whitted assists)
- 2nd Half69-65Malik Ferguson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-65Anouar Mellouk makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-67Malik Ferguson makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half71-67Anouar Mellouk makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-67Anouar Mellouk makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67George Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67George Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-70Ja'Quavian Florence makes 24-foot three pointer (Malik Ferguson assists)
- 2nd Half75-70George Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-70Davion Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, below favours Morehead State Eagles.
Venue
- Hooper Eblen CenterCookeville, TN
- Attendance1175
- OfficialsMick Fieldbinder, Kevin Driver, Chris Duprey
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