Who's Playing

SE Missouri State @ Morehead State

Current Records: SE Missouri State 11-16; Morehead State 20-8

What to Know

The SE Missouri State Redhawks have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Morehead State Eagles and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 8 of 2018. The Redhawks and Morehead State will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Ellis T Johnson Arena. Morehead State should still be riding high after a victory, while SE Missouri State will be looking to right the ship.

SE Missouri State was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 98-94 to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

Meanwhile, Morehead State was able to grind out a solid win over the UT Martin Skyhawks on Wednesday, winning 68-60.

SE Missouri State have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 11 point spread they are up against. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on SE Missouri State's opponents whenever they hit the road.

The Redhawks are now 11-16 while the Eagles sit at 20-8. Two defensive stats to keep an eye on: SE Missouri State is stumbling into the game with the fifth most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 78 on average. Morehead State's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank 28th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 63 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ellis T Johnson Arena -- Morehead, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Eagles are a big 11-point favorite against the Redhawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Eagles as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Morehead State have won eight out of their last ten games against SE Missouri State.

  • Jan 27, 2022 - Morehead State 74 vs. SE Missouri State 73
  • Mar 03, 2021 - Morehead State 61 vs. SE Missouri State 54
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Morehead State 76 vs. SE Missouri State 65
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Morehead State 64 vs. SE Missouri State 50
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Morehead State 90 vs. SE Missouri State 74
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Morehead State 73 vs. SE Missouri State 69
  • Feb 08, 2018 - SE Missouri State 78 vs. Morehead State 62
  • Jan 11, 2018 - SE Missouri State 78 vs. Morehead State 75
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Morehead State 89 vs. SE Missouri State 81
  • Jan 07, 2016 - Morehead State 96 vs. SE Missouri State 69