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MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- Tennessee Tech clinched the Ohio Valley Conference regular season title with a 74-67 win over Morehead State Saturday night.
Willie Jenkins led the Golden Eagles (17-10, 12-4 OVC) with 25 points. The senior forward hit 8-of-17 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds. Tennessee Tech took a 32-29 halftime advantage as Milone Clark hit a 3-pointer as time expired.
Tied at 53-53 in the second half, the Golden Eagles went on 15-5 run. A pair of free throws by Clark with 4:08 left put Tennessee Tech in front 68-58.
A 3-pointer by Josh Reed brought Morehead State (11-16, 5-11 OVC) to within 68-63, but the Eagles couldn't get any closer.
Tech dominated on the boards, outrebounding Morehead State 43-31 with 21 offensive rebounds.
For Morehead State, Chad McKnight finished his Eagle career with 27 points and eight rebounds. Tramaine Stevens added a season high 15 points.
