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MOREHEAD, K.y. – Junior guard A.J. Hicks set a single-game school record for steals during Morehead State men's basketball's 70-53 season-sweeping victory over UT Martin Thursday night at Johnson Arena.
 
The Norcross, Ga., product swiped away nine steals to claim the record while also dropping in a team-high 15 points and seven assists.
 
Although the Eagles experienced a somewhat slow night offensively, the team played flawless defense and forced 26 Skyhawk turnovers.
 
"You've got to play with pride, and I thought it really showed defensively," said head coach Preston Spradlin. "A lot of that credit goes to A.J., who played phenomenal."
 
Hicks' record-setting night shadowed a big effort by six-foot-seven forward Londell King. King played a prominent role off the bench, recording his sixth double-double of the year by scoring 14 points and pulling down 11 rebounds in 24 minutes.
 
Freshman guard De'Von Cooper added 12 points as well, all in the second half.
 
The win improved Morehead State's overall record to 7-21 and 3-14 in Ohio Valley Conference play.
 
Morehead State will conclude its season this Saturday at Johnson Arena against Eastern Kentucky. The Eagles dropped a 75-73 decision to the Colonels on Feb. 10. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.