Talladega, AL- In an intense matchup on Thursday evening, Morehouse College clashed with Talladega, emerging victorious with a final score of 58-52.

Talladega started strong, establishing a small lead over Morehouse. However, the Maroon Tigers quickly responded, leveling the score to 10-10 at 11:07, courtesy of a three-pointer by Keshawn Pegues. Pegues' subsequent free throw gave Morehouse a one-point lead, but the Tornadoes retaliated swiftly, regaining control of the game. The score remained deadlocked at 17-17 before Morehouse made a decisive move, finishing the first half with a six-point lead at 26-20.

Returning from halftime, the Tornadoes staged a comeback at 14:12, with Lamont Sams stealing the ball and sinking a three-pointer. This threatened Morehouse's lead, setting the stage for a fiercely contested second half. The game remained highly competitive, with the score tied once again in the last 10 minutes by Amahn Decker.

The turning point occurred during this final tie, igniting Morehouse's determination to secure the win. The Maroon Tigers rallied a steady lead over the Tornadoes, and ultimately walk away with a hard-fought victory.

For the Tornadoes, Wilfred Campbell would walk with 16 points. Lamont Sams finished with 12 points.

Damion Mitchell and Amahn Decker would both tie with 13 points. Cedric Taylor III added 11 points.

The Maroon Tigers are finishing their road series as they head back to Atlanta to take on Clark Atlanta. Tip off at 1:30.