Morehead State pulled off a stunning upset on the road, defeating UT Martin 61-55 at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. This victory was a significant shock, as UT Martin was predicted to win by 17.3 points according to CHD Scout, highlighting the magnitude of Morehead State's achievement. The Eagles, ranked 283 in the net rankings, took down the 162nd-ranked UT Martin, a team that had been performing well with a 19-6 record.
George Marshall's 16 Points and 9 Rebounds Mark His 5th Double-Digit Scoring Performance in the Last 7 Games
The game was closely contested, with Morehead State holding a narrow 23-22 lead at halftime. However, the Eagles came out strong in the second half, outscoring UT Martin 38-33 to secure the win. George Marshall was instrumental in the victory, posting 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead Morehead State. Chase Dawson also made significant contributions, scoring 11 points, while Anouar Mellouk added 8 points and 7 rebounds.
UT Martin's Matas Deniusas had a notable performance, scoring 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Eagles' determined effort. Andrija Bukumirović and Damien King also chipped in with 13 and 10 points, respectively, but the Skyhawks' offense struggled to find consistency.
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The upset has real consequences for both teams' tournament chances. For Morehead State, this win is a crucial Quad 3 victory, which will undoubtedly boost their resume. On the other hand, UT Martin suffers a Quad 4 loss, which may hurt their chances of making a strong case for a tournament bid. The loss also raises questions about UT Martin's consistency, as they had been performing well prior to this game.
The CHD Scout prediction, which had UT Martin winning by 17.3 points, was proven wildly incorrect, highlighting the unpredictability of college basketball. This result serves as a reminder that even the most favored teams can fall on any given day.
As the season progresses, Morehead State's win will be remembered as a significant upset, and the Eagles want to build on this momentum. With this victory, they improve to 13-12, while UT Martin falls to 19-6. The resume implications of this result are substantial, and Morehead State will hope to leverage this win to strengthen their tournament chances.