CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Drew Thelwell had 24 points in Morehead State’s 65-59 win over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night.
Thelwell shot 9 for 18 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line for the Eagles (17-10, 10-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Alex Gross scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds. Branden Maughmer was 5 of 12 shooting (1 for 5 from distance) to finish with 12 points.
Phillip Russell led the way for the Redhawks (13-14, 8-6) with 20 points. Aquan Smart added 14 points for Southeast Missouri State. Chris Harris also had nine points.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. Morehead State hosts Tennessee State and Southeast Missouri State hosts Eastern Illinois.
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