Morehead State Edges UL Monroe in Close Contest
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Freedom Hall (TN)
Morehead State Eagles 83, UL Monroe Warhawks 80, 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 UL Monroe Warhawks?
Morehead State Eagles beat UL Monroe Warhawks 83-80 at Freedom Hall (TN) on November 22, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Morehead State Eagles defeated the UL Monroe Warhawks with a final score of 83-80. This game showcased the resilience of Morehead State, who improved their away record to 1-6, while UL Monroe fell to 1-6 at home. The Eagles' victory comes after a challenging stretch, as they have now posted a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, while UL Monroe has struggled significantly, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten outings.
Morehead State's recent form has been marked by a scoring average of 71.5 points per game, while allowing 74.7 points. In their last five games, they have averaged 77.0 points scored, but have also allowed 82.4 points. Their latest game before this victory was a loss to East Tennessee State, where they fell 62-77. In contrast, UL Monroe has averaged 71.0 points scored and allowed 82.1 points over their last ten games, with their most recent result being a loss to Lamar Cardinals, 66-79.
At home, UL Monroe has managed only one victory out of four games, while Morehead State has a better record at home with two wins out of three games. The Eagles' last five games have seen them win only once, while the Warhawks have managed just one victory in their last five as well.
The game took place at Freedom Hall in Tennessee, where the atmosphere added to the intensity of the matchup. As the game progressed, Morehead State's late-game execution proved crucial. Key scoring plays in the second half included a jumper by Anouar Mellouk and a three-point jumper by MJ Russell, assisted by Alex Molofeev, which helped Morehead State maintain their lead. The Eagles sealed their victory with a series of free throws in the closing moments, including two from Chase Dawson.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have been dealing with challenges in their rosters, which may have influenced their performance.
The betting market had indicated a low probability of a home win for UL Monroe, with a home win probability of 0.0 at the conclusion of the game. This reflects the struggles the Warhawks have faced this season, particularly in close games.
Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the morale of the Morehead State Eagles, who were looking to bounce back after a series of disappointing results. The game highlighted the importance of clutch performances in the final minutes, which ultimately determined the outcome.
Leaders
- PointsMJ Russell24UL Monroe Warhawks
- AssistsLavell Brodnex4UL Monroe Warhawks
- ReboundsLavell Brodnex12UL Monroe Warhawks
- PointsDavion Cunningham23Morehead State Eagles
- AssistsChase Dawson5Morehead State Eagles
- ReboundsJon Carroll13Morehead State Eagles
Recent form
UL Monroe Warhawks
Last 10: 1-9Streak L271 scored · 82.1 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L66-79vs Lamar CardinalsNov 18
- L61-72at Houston Christian HuskiesNov 14
- W88-55vs Rust BearcatsNov 11
- L65-86at Ole Miss RebelsNov 8
- L82-102at Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 4
- L69-73at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsMar 5
- L67-94vs Arkansas State Red WolvesMar 1
- L79-85vs James Madison DukesFeb 26
- L70-95at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 22
- L63-80at Texas State BobcatsFeb 20
Morehead State Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L171.5 scored · 74.7 allowed per game1-6 away
- 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
- W59-47at UT Martin SkyhawksMar 1
- L55-64at Tennessee State TigersFeb 28
- L62-67vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 22
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 |
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Morehead State Eagles | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-60 | 29-70 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-18 | 9-30 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 30 |
| Free throws | 19-29 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 22 |
| Assists | 13 | 15 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 34 |
| Fouls | 19 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-51Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-52MJ Russell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-53MJ Russell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-53Tamaury Releford made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-53Jon Carroll made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-55MJ Russell made Layup. Assisted by Micah Caster.
- 2nd Half53-55Davion Cunningham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Dawson.
- 2nd Half53-58Przemek Hartman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lavell Brodnex.
- 2nd Half55-58Jon Carroll made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half57-58Anouar Mellouk made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half59-58Davion Cunningham made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-58Vince Dawson III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Dawson.
- 2nd Half63-58Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-58Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-58Chase Dawson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-60Alex Molofeev made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-61Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-62Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-64Lavell Brodnex made Dunk. Assisted by Krystian Lewis.
- 2nd Half67-66MJ Russell made Layup. Assisted by Renars Sondors.
- 2nd Half69-66Chase Dawson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half69-68Krystian Lewis made Layup. Assisted by Alex Molofeev.
- 2nd Half69-69Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-69Chase Dawson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Davion Cunningham.
- 2nd Half72-71Alex Molofeev made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-71Chase Dawson made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-72Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-73Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-73Davion Cunningham made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-75MJ Russell made Jumper.
- 2nd Half77-75George Marshall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-75George Marshall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-75Anouar Mellouk made Jumper.
- 2nd Half80-78MJ Russell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Molofeev.
- 2nd Half81-78Davion Cunningham made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-79Alex Molofeev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-80Alex Molofeev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-80Chase Dawson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-80Chase Dawson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours UL Monroe Warhawks, below favours Morehead State Eagles.
Venue
- Freedom Hall (TN)Johnson City, TN
- Attendance57
- OfficialsKyle Bottoms, Bobby Lineberger
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