Women's Hoops Returns Home for Pivotal Showdown with TSU

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MOREHEAD, Ky. – Women's basketball is looking to snap a three-game skid Thursday as they host the Tennessee State Tigers.
 
Morehead State is entering the contest following a 69-55 loss in Cape Girardeau. The Eagles were led by Valentina Saric, who matched her career-high that she set earlier this season against SEMO with 12 points. Veronica Charles added 11 points and six rebounds, and Sandra Lin added nine points and two steals.
 
The Tigers rallied from a 51-47 deficit after the third quarter to knock off Tennessee Tech last Saturday. Tennessee State's defense held the Golden Eagles to only 37.7 percent shooting from the field in the victory.
 
Tip-off is slated for 6:00 PM and can be found on ESPN+ or listened to on the Eagle Sports Radio Network.
 
2022-23 RECORDS
MOR: 9-16 (5-9 OVC) | TSU: 9-15 (5-9 OVC)

SERIES RECORD
First Meeting: 01/02/88 (MOR won 67-60)
Last Meeting: 12/29/22 (MOR won 81-58)
Record in Nashville, Tenn.: 15-21
Record in Morehead: 24-9

NOTABLE
• In conference play this season, the Eagles are averaging 6.7 three pointers per game and are first in the OVC in three-point field goals made with 94 through 14 games.
 
• The Eagles had their best offensive output of the OVC schedule the last time they played Tennessee State, scoring 81 points, connecting on a season-high 12 three pointers in the victory.
 
• The Eagles also set a high water mark in their previous matchup with Tennessee State in assist during OVC play with 18. Crystal Corley set a career-high in the contest with six assists, matching Sandra Lin.
 
• The Eagles are 7-4 in Johnson Arena this season and are one win away from clinching their first winning season at home since 2018-19.