In a Saturday night matchup, Tennessee Tech secured a commanding victory over Morehead State, finishing with a score of 74-55.
Matthew Sells was a standout player for the Golden Eagles, contributing 17 points to the game, demonstrating exceptional shooting skills—hitting 5 of 6 shots from the field, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, and converting all three of his free throws.
The Golden Eagles now hold a record of 8-7 overall and 3-1 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Jaylon Johnson also made a significant impact, scoring 12 points on a 4-for-10 shooting performance while adding valuable contributions of seven rebounds, eight assists, and an impressive five steals to his stat line.
Another player to note is JaJuan Nicholls, who managed to score 12 points, hitting 6 of 10 attempts from the floor.
On the opposing side, the Eagles from Morehead State, who now share a record of 8-7 and 3-1 in the conference, received a balanced scoring effort.
Kenny White Jr. led the team with 13 points and six rebounds, while Jerone Morton also contributed with 13 points along with two steals. Anouar Mellouk added another 12 points and seven rebounds to the mix.
The loss ended what had been a five-game winning streak for Morehead State.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to be in action again on Thursday. Tennessee Tech will head to Eastern Illinois, while Morehead State will travel to face Little Rock.