HALDEMAN, Ky. (Interstat) — Davion Cunningham scored 35 points to lead Morehead State to a 71-69 comeback victory over Southeast Missouri State in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at E.T. Johnson Arena.

The Eagles, who trailed 38-30 at halftime, outscored the Redhawks 41-31 in the second half to secure the win. Cunningham was pivotal, scoring 23 of his points after intermission.

Southeast Missouri State, which entered as a 3.5-point favorite, built its first-half lead by forcing 12 turnovers and converting them into 18 points. Brendan Terry led the Redhawks with 13 points.

Morehead State improved to 8-9 overall, while Southeast Missouri State fell to 9-8. The teams will meet again on Feb. 5 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.