Greek Night brought movement and energy to Forbes Arena, and Morehouse basketball delivered a performance to match. The Maroon Tigers defeated Kentucky State 80–66 in an East vs. West SIAC matchup, extending their winning streak to 10 games as the postseason approaches.
The victory moves Morehouse to 14–7 overall and strengthens its positioning ahead of the upcoming SIAC Tournament.
The atmosphere inside Forbes Arena remained lively throughout the night, with members of campus Greek organizations energizing the crowd from start to finish. The Maroon Tigers responded with disciplined execution on both ends of the floor, feeding off the environment to seize early control.
Fast Start Fuels First-Half Dominance
Morehouse made its intentions clear from the opening tip, racing out to an 8–0 run and eventually build a commanding 27-point halftime lead. The Maroon Tigers’ defensive pressure and efficient shooting overwhelmed Kentucky State early, setting the tone for the rest of the night.
Although Kentucky State mounted a second-half push, timely steals and momentum-shifting three-pointers allowed Morehouse to maintain control through the final buzzer.
Balanced Scoring and Defensive Pressure Lead the Way
Morehouse shot 47.5 percent from the field and placed four players in double figures for the second consecutive game, a sign of balanced offensive production heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Senior forward JerMontae Hill recorded a dominant double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists, marking his first double-double of the season. Guards Brandon Peters and Jared White each added three steals, anchoring a defensive effort that disrupted Kentucky State’s rhythm throughout the night.
Coach Dixon Emphasizes Growth Despite Win
Despite the convincing 80–66 victory, Head Coach Larry Dixon stressed the need for improvement as Morehouse basketball prepares for postseason play.
“I’m glad we had a good first half because that second half wasn’t very good,” Dixon said. “We can’t afford to give up 47 points in a half. That’s when we lost focus.”
Dixon added that the team must avoid competing “within ourselves,” emphasizing discipline and focus as the SIAC Tournament approaches.
With 10 straight wins, the Maroon Tigers will look to continue their momentum Thursday night at Forbes Arena against LeMoyne-Owen College in another critical SIAC matchup.
