MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker had a season-high 28 points as Morehead State defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 83-77 on Thursday night.
Walker made 14 of 15 free throws.
Justin Thomas had 15 points for Morehead State (8-8, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Jaden Stanley-Williams added 13 points and three blocks and Ta’lon Cooper had 12 points. Tyzhaun Claude grabbed 11 rebounds.
Djimon Henson, the Eagles’ second-leading scorer entering the matchup at 11 points per game, scored only five points on 0-of-12 shooting.
Cam Williams scored a season-high 25 points for the Cougars (4-12, 1-2). Tyresse Williford added 15 points and seven rebounds. Zeke Moore had 14 points and three blocks.
Morehead State plays Eastern Illinois at home on Saturday. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville plays Eastern Kentucky on the road on Saturday.
