NCAAB · Final

Morgan State Dominates Virginia Lynchburg 128-53

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Hill Field House

Morgan State Bears 128, Virginia Lynchburg Dragons 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Virginia Lynchburg Dragons vs Morgan State Bears?

Morgan State Bears beat Virginia Lynchburg Dragons 128-53 at Hill Field House on January 20, 2026.

In a commanding performance, the Morgan State Bears triumphed over the Virginia Lynchburg Dragons with a final score of 128-53. This matchup showcased the Bears' offensive prowess and highlighted the struggles of the Dragons, who have been unable to secure a win in their last ten games.

Morgan State entered the game with a record of 6-13 and had shown some signs of improvement recently, going 4-6 in their last ten outings. They had a scoring average of 67.1 points per game while allowing 79.5 points. Their last five games indicated a slight uptick in form, with an average of 74.2 points scored and 71.2 points allowed. The Bears had a strong home record of 3-1 in their last four games, which contributed to their confidence heading into this contest at Hill Field House.

On the other hand, Virginia Lynchburg faced a dismal stretch, entering the game with a 0-10 record in their last ten games. The Dragons averaged just 56.3 points per game while allowing a staggering 126.8 points. Their recent performances have been particularly concerning, with an average of only 60.2 points scored and 134.6 points allowed in their last five games. This marked a significant disparity in form as they struggled to compete against their opponents.

The Bears' scoring was relentless throughout the game. They established a commanding lead early and never looked back, scoring 128 points in total. The Dragons, in contrast, could only manage 53 points, a reflection of their ongoing challenges this season. The scoring plays included contributions from various players, with Dallas James and Filaun Paythress both making layups and free throws in the second half, but it was not nearly enough to close the gap.

The market had priced Morgan State as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong expectations for their performance. The conditions at Hill Field House were likely favorable for the Bears, contributing to their dominant display.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the disparity in team performance suggests that the Bears were able to field a healthier and more cohesive unit compared to the Dragons.

This game was significant not only for the lopsided scoreline but also for the implications it has for both teams moving forward. Morgan State will look to build on this momentum, while Virginia Lynchburg will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles if they hope to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsAlfred Worrell Jr.23Morgan State Bears
AssistsRob Lawson7Morgan State Bears
ReboundsChristian Meeks13Morgan State Bears
PointsNaquan Lyon12Virginia Lynchburg Dragons
AssistsFilaun Paythress4Virginia Lynchburg Dragons
ReboundsNaquan Lyon3Virginia Lynchburg Dragons

Recent form

Morgan State Bears

Last 10: 4-6Streak W167.1 scored · 79.5 allowed per game3-1 at home

W80-79at Delaware State HornetsJan 17
L78-89vs North Carolina Central EaglesJan 12
W72-67vs South Carolina State BulldogsJan 10
L49-66at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 3
W92-55vs Penn State Brandywine LionsDec 30
L56-83at Loyola Marymount LionsDec 23
L64-94at San Francisco DonsDec 21
L50-97at California Golden BearsDec 20
W81-73vs Niagara Purple EaglesDec 13
L49-92at DePaul Blue DemonsDec 10

Virginia Lynchburg Dragons

Last 10: 0-10Streak L1056.3 scored · 126.8 allowed per game0-10 away

L53-131at UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 21
L62-149at Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 7
L45-133at App State MountaineersDec 3
L62-124at Western Carolina CatamountsDec 2
L79-136at Norfolk State SpartansNov 26
L68-124at Alabama State HornetsNov 15
L54-106at VMI KeydetsNov 12
L58-118at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 11
L44-121at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 8
L38-126at Delaware State HornetsJan 18

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12

Box score

Stat	Virginia Lynchburg Dragons	Morgan State Bears
Field goals	17-55	53-80
Field goal %	31	66
Three-pointers	2-15	12-31
Three-point %	13	39
Free throws	17-32	10-14
Free throw %	53	71
Rebounds	19	55
Offensive rebounds	3	12
Defensive rebounds	16	43
Assists	8	29
Steals	2	10
Blocks	2	10
Turnovers	14	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	23
Fast-break points	12	28
Points in the paint	22	74
Fouls	12	23
Largest lead	0	77
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-79Alfred Worrell Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elijah Davis assists)
2nd Half32-81Christian Meeks makes 3-foot dunk (Rob Lawson assists)
2nd Half33-81Jacob Newman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-84Rob Lawson makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half35-84Filaun Paythress makes driving layup
2nd Half35-86Christian Meeks makes layup
2nd Half35-88Elijah Davis makes layup (Christian Meeks assists)
2nd Half35-90Elijah Davis makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Rob Lawson assists)
2nd Half35-93Rob Lawson makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half35-95Elijah Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half38-95Filaun Paythress makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jacob Newman assists)
2nd Half38-97Marland Harris makes 4-foot dunk (Elijah Davis assists)
2nd Half40-97Naquan Lyon makes 13-foot jumper (Filaun Paythress assists)
2nd Half40-99Marland Harris makes 4-foot dunk (Elijah Davis assists)
2nd Half41-99Jacob Newman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-101Marland Harris makes layup (Walter Peggs Jr. assists)
2nd Half41-103Walter Peggs Jr. makes layup
2nd Half41-104Walter Peggs Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half42-104Zaquavious Baker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-104Zaquavious Baker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-106Manok Lual makes 4-foot dunk (Breon Barnett assists)
2nd Half43-108David Bumpass makes 20-foot jumper (Marland Harris assists)
2nd Half43-110David Bumpass makes driving layup
2nd Half44-110Naquan Lyon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-112Marland Harris makes driving layup
2nd Half46-112Filaun Paythress makes layup (Zephaniah Williams assists)
2nd Half46-114David Bumpass makes driving layup
2nd Half46-116David Bumpass makes layup (Breon Barnett assists)
2nd Half46-118David Bumpass makes driving layup
2nd Half46-120Manok Lual makes driving layup
2nd Half46-121Jayden Socka makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-121Matthew Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jacob Newman assists)
2nd Half49-123Dallas James makes layup (Jayden Socka assists)
2nd Half49-125Dallas James makes layup (Jayden Socka assists)
2nd Half50-125Filaun Paythress makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-125Filaun Paythress makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-127Manok Lual makes layup
2nd Half51-128Manok Lual makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-128Jacob Newman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-128Jacob Newman makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Morgan State Bears, below favours Virginia Lynchburg Dragons.