MOREHEAD, Ky. — In a thrilling college basketball matchup on Thursday evening, Tennessee Tech secured a 72-64 victory over Morehead State, with Jaylon Johnson making a notable impact by scoring 14 points.

Johnson showcased his shooting skills by making 4 of 9 attempts from the field, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, and converting 3 of 4 free throws. His performance helped the Golden Eagles improve their record to 11 wins and 11 losses, and 6 wins against 5 losses in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Supporting Johnson was Kyle Layton, who contributed significantly with 13 points. Layton shot 3 of 6 from the field, hitting 1 of 3 from three-point territory, and impressively completed all 6 of his free-throw attempts. Additionally, Matthew Sells added to the team’s score with an efficient display, going 3 for 3 from the field and sinking all 4 of his free throws to finish with 12 points.

On the other side, Morehead State’s performance was led by Jerone Morton, who delivered a strong showing with 20 points. Tyler Brelsford supported the effort by grabbing 7 rebounds to go along with his 13 points. George Marshall had a decent outing as well, contributing 8 points and matching Brelsford with 7 rebounds.

Overall, the game highlighted solid performances from both teams, but Tennessee Tech ultimately emerged victorious after a close contest.