MARTIN, TN --Katie Novik, Veronica Charles and Hallie Rhodes combined to score 41 of Morehead State's 54 total points, but the Eagles fell to the UT Martin Skyhawks 70-54 on the road Saturday.
The Eagles (13-12, 8-6 OVC) had three players score in double figures, led by Novik, who had 19 points and four assists. Charles tacked on 12 points and four steals and Rhodes helped out with 10 points, four assists and two blocks.
Led by Blessing King's four offensive rebounds, Morehead State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 11 boards that resulted in 12 second chance points.
Morehead State did a great job disrupting UT Martin shots in the contest, coming away with five blocks. King's three rejections led the way individually for the Eagles.
How It Happened
After falling behind 7-2, Morehead State went on a 6-0 run with 4:51 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Novik, to take an 8-7 lead. The Eagles then surrendered that lead and entered the second quarter down 14-8.
The Eagles fought back in the second period, narrowing the deficit to 29-25 by the time halftime rolled around.
UT Martin continued to increase its lead after halftime, building a 35-30 advantage before Morehead State went on a 5-0 run, punctuated by a three from Skylar Barnes, to tie things up at 35 with 6:18 to go in the third. The Eagles could not advance their rally further as the Skyhawks took a 52-38 lead into the fourth quarter. Morehead State knocked down two three-pointers in the quarter to score six of its 13 total points.
Morehead State fired away from deep in the fourth quarter, knocking down four shots to account for 12 of its 16 points, but it was ultimately not enough in the loss.Â
Game Notes
» The Eagles put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 64 percent of made baskets.
» Katie Novik, Veronica Charles, and Hallie Rhodes combined to account for 76 percent of the Eagles points.
» Morehead State lost despite a 33-32 rebounding advantage.
» The Morehead State defense forced 15 turnovers.
» Morehead State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Katie Novik led the Eagles with a game-high 19 points.
» Morehead State got a game-high 16 rebounds from Blessing King.
Morehead State is back in action at home on Tuesday, hosting top-ranked OVC foe Southern Indiana.
