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MOREHEAD, Ky. -- The Morehead State women's basketball team's home opener will have to wait, as the Eagles are back on the road this weekend for a first-ever meeting with the Alabama Crimson Tide. With the cancelation of Thursday's scheduled game vs. Wilberforce, Sunday will mark MSU's first game in nearly a week.
The Eagles hung tough with another Power Five opponent in the season opener, as MSU outscored No. 23 Illinois in the third quarter and tied 37-37 in the second half of Monday's loss.
Fans can catch the action live on SEC Network+ or listen in on 96.3 WIVY -- the Eagle Sports Network -- where Tom Lewis and Wes Holland will be on the call. Live stats will be provided as well.
2023-24 RECORDS
- Morehead State (0-1, 0-0 OVC)
- Alabama (1-0, 0-0 SEC)*
* Alabama plays host to Winthrop Friday at 4:30.
INSIDE THE SERIES
- Morehead State has never played Alabama.
NOTABLE
- Morehead State were dominant on the glass on Tuesday night at the State Farm Center, outrebounding Illinois 36-32. MSU pulled down 15 offensive rebounds.
- Sophomore forward Valentina Saric set a new career high in rebounds with six vs. the Fighting Illini, three of those being on the offensive end.
- Katie Novik impressed in her Eagle debut, posting nine points, five rebounds, and five assists while going 4-5 from the field (1-1 from three-point land). The freshman guard from Belarus played 25 minutes -- third most on the team.
- Senior guard Veronica Charles kickstarted her defense of the OVC Defensive Player of the Year title with three steals on Tuesday. Charles also posted 16 points, three boards, and three assists.
- Blessing King provided a spark off the bench for Morehead State in her debut. King went 4-4 from the field, posting eight points and four rebounds.
- Paris McBride finally made her debut for Morehead State as well after missing all of last season with injury. McBride had four points on four shots with two rebounds and the Eagles' lone block of the game.
- Hallie & Jayden Rhodes both played significant minutes for MSU vs. Illinois, combining for nine points and five rebounds.
