Preview: Morehead State Eagles at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — A surging Southern Indiana women’s basketball team will look to continue its strong start when it hosts a struggling Morehead State squad in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Physical Activities Center.

The Screaming Eagles (7-2) enter on a three-game winning streak, most recently stifling Arkansas-Little Rock in a 57-40 defensive victory on Thursday. Southern Indiana has held its last three opponents to an average of 46.7 points per game.

Guard Ali Saunders has been a catalyst for Southern Indiana’s success. Over her last five games, she is averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 assists, including a 21-point, 5-assist performance in a win over Middle Tennessee.

They will face a Morehead State team (4-7) seeking to halt a two-game skid. The Eagles fell 76-63 to Arkansas-Little Rock on Tuesday, a game in which they allowed 51 second-half points.

Morehead State will lean on guard Kate Dike, who has shown explosive scoring ability. Dike poured in a career-high 35 points in a road win at Louisiana-Lafayette on Dec. 7 and is averaging 17.1 points over her last seven contests. Support from Landon Forbes (13 points, 4 assists vs. Little Rock) and Marie Sepp will be critical.

The matchup pits Southern Indiana’s formidable defense against a Morehead State offense that has been inconsistent, including a 48-point outing in a lopsided loss at Notre Dame on Dec. 11.

Southern Indiana holds a decisive edge in early-season momentum, playing confident basketball at home. Morehead State aims to rediscover its form from earlier wins over Marshall and Louisiana-Lafayette to spring a conference road upset.

This game is the OVC opener for both programs. Southern Indiana visits Tennessee on Monday, while Morehead State hosts Ky. Christian on Dec. 28.