Morehead State 54, at SIU Edwardsville 49

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by missed shots and grinding possessions, Kate Dike’s dominant interior performance lifted Morehead State to a narrow 54-49 victory over SIU Edwardsville in an Ohio Valley Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at the Vadalabene Center. The Eagles, who improved to 7-8 overall, relied almost exclusively on points in the paint, scoring 44, to overcome a dismal 1-for-11 shooting performance from three-point range. The Cougars, falling to 8-6, were equally cold from the floor, connecting on just 15 of 52 attempts, but stayed within striking distance by making 14 of 16 free… Read more...