The No. 3 seed Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, with a season record of 20-12 and a conference tally of 14-6 in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), are gearing up to face the No. 2 seed Morehead State Eagles, who hold a record of 19-12 and a conference mark of 15-5. The OVC tournament matchup will take place on Friday at the Ford Center, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.
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Statistically, the Redhawks outperform their opponents by an average of 4.2 points per game, showcasing their offensive skills, as they score an average of 75.0 points while allowing 70.8. Their overall scoring differential stands at +134. They are also recognized for their three-point shooting, making 6.5 shots from beyond the arc per game but lagging in percentage at 30.6% compared to their opponents who hit at 32.3%.
On the other hand, Morehead State has a narrower advantage, outscoring rivals by just 1.2 points per game. They average 75.8 points while conceding 74.6, resulting in a scoring differential of +39. Though the Eagles find themselves lower in three-point shooting statistics, connecting on 6.0 attempts per game at a rate of 33.6%, they face tougher competition as their opponents average hitting 8.0 three-pointers per game at 34.0%.
This matchup promises to be an exciting showdown as both teams seek to secure their position in the tournament. Fans can look forward to a night of competitive basketball as the Redhawks and Eagles battle it out for a place in the next round.