MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Morehead State Eagles basketball operates out of Ellis T. Johnson Arena in rural Kentucky, where the program has cultivated 136 years of institutional tradition since the university's establishment in 1887. Under Jonathan Mattox's direction, the Eagles field a 15-player roster competing in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 15-12 overall record that masks their home-court strength—the team has posted a dominant 10-2 mark at Ellis T. Johnson Arena while struggling significantly in road contests at just 5-10 away from campus. The Eagles' conference performance stands at 4-2 with 8,401 students enrolled across Morehead State's campus.
Offensively, Morehead State averages 76.2 points per game while holding opponents to 75.9 points, reflecting tight contests decided by narrow margins and strong defensive execution. The Eagles' home advantage becomes stark when examining the 5-game spread between their 10-2 home record and distant 5-10 road record, suggesting that environmental and travel factors significantly impact performance consistency. Mattox's squad enters conference play positioned to compete for positioning while working to translate their Ellis T. Johnson Arena dominance into sustainable road success within Ohio Valley Conference play.
KEY FACTS
| School | Morehead State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Morehead, Kentucky |
| Venue | Ellis T. Johnson Arena |
| Head Coach | Jonathan Mattox |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jon Carroll | F |
| 2 | Davion Cunningham | G |
| 10 | Chase Dawson | G |
| 5 | Vince Dawson III | G |
| 22 | Tyonne Farrell | F |
| 0 | Josiah LeGree | G |
| 3 | George Marshall | G |
| 8 | Anouar Mellouk | F |
| 33 | Clayton Parker | F |
| 15 | Jaden Priester | F |
| 24 | Tamaury Releford | C |
| 1 | Jacob Wilson | G |
| 12 | Jace Winkleman | G |
| 11 | Jarvis Wright | G |
| 7 | Kameren Wright | G |
SEASON RECORD
20-13
Overall
12-2
Home
8-11
Away
7-3
Conference
75.3 PPG / 74.7 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Midway University Eagles | W 89-84 |
| Nov 8 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 65-81 |
| Nov 9 | Georgia Bulldogs | L 81-120 |
| Nov 12 | Clemson Tigers | L 56-83 |
| Nov 16 | Kentucky Christian Knights | W 121-51 |
| Nov 22 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | L 62-77 |
| Nov 23 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 83-80 |
| Nov 29 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | L 80-85 |
| Dec 3 | Murray State Racers | L 52-84 |
| Dec 6 | Presbyterian Blue Hose | L 72-80 |
| Dec 17 | Little Rock Trojans | W 78-64 |
| Dec 20 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | W 64-60 |
| Dec 28 | Alice Lloyd Eagles | W 115-65 |
| Jan 1 | Lindenwood Lions | L 64-77 |
| Jan 3 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | W 73-72 |
| Jan 9 | UT Martin Skyhawks | L 68-76 |
| Jan 10 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | W 71-69 |
| Jan 16 | Tennessee State Tigers | L 100-105 |
| Jan 17 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | W 76-70 |
| Jan 23 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | W 71-66 |
| Jan 24 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | W 73-68 |
| Jan 30 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | W 67-65 |
| Jan 31 | Lindenwood Lions | L 78-79 |
| Feb 6 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | L 70-82 |
| Feb 7 | UT Martin Skyhawks | W 61-55 |
| Feb 13 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | W 73-66 |
| Feb 14 | Tennessee State Tigers | W 94-86 |
| Feb 20 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | W 73-70 |
| Feb 21 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | W 81-59 |
| Feb 25 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | W 64-63 |
| Feb 27 | Little Rock Trojans | W 76-70 |
| Mar 7 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | W 66-61 |
| Mar 8 | Tennessee State Tigers | L 67-93 |
ANALYTICS
+0.5
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
55.4%
SOS
#287
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2610
98.1
Adj O
107.4
Adj D
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- Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks
- Western Illinois Leathernecks
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Kentucky Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Morehead State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Morehead State Eagles Men's Basketball competes in the Ohio Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Morehead State play men's basketball home games?
- Morehead State Men's Basketball plays home games at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY.
- Who is the head coach of Morehead State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Morehead State Eagles Men's Basketball is Jonathan Mattox.
- When was Morehead State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Morehead State Men's Basketball is not currently available.