Stallworth’s 20 points, Faried’s double-double lead Morehead State past E. Kentucky 77-64

Morehead State defeats Eastern Kentucky 77-64

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Maze Stallworth scored 20 points and Morehead State beat Eastern Kentucky 77-64 on Wednesday night.

The Eagles (19-8, 13-3 Ohio Valley Conference) shot 56.3 percent (18 of 32) in the first half and led 45-25 at halftime.

Kenneth Faried, who finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds, had five points and five boards in the first 2 minutes, sparking Morehead State to a 9-2 lead.

After the Colonels (18-10, 10-6) pulled within 11-8 on Josh Taylor’s dunk, Morehead State answered with 10 straight points to go ahead 21-8 with 10:21 left in the first half.

Steve Peterson added 15 points and Demonte Harper 11 for the Eagles.

Eastern Kentucky shot 37 percent from the field (21 of 57), and had two of its top three scorers, Justin Stommes (14.7 points per game) and Papa Oppong (11.3), combine for four points.

Josh Taylor paced Eastern Kentucky with 21 points.