ATLANTA, GA | Morehouse showed resilience, urgency, and stretches of explosive offense Thursday night, rallying from multiple double-digit deficits and giving unbeaten Miles all it could handle. But despite the Maroon Tigers' fight and a series of momentum-turning runs, the Golden Bears held on late to steal a 78–69 win inside Forbes Arena. Morehouse falls to 2–4 (2–2 SIAC) but once again demonstrated the depth, defensive pressure, and balanced scoring that signal a team on the rise.
First Half Summary
The game began with an early challenge as Miles knocked down shots inside and out, building a 17–8 lead. Morehouse struggled to finish at the rim during the opening minutes, but the Tigers' energy and defensive disruption shifted the game midway through the half.
The turning point came when Sincere Key, Omar Farah, and Brandon Peters sparked a surge of threes, steals, and transition buckets. Farah buried back-to-back triples, Key jumped passing lanes for steals, and the Tigers began dominating the tempo. Between the 7:42 and 2:23 marks, Morehouse mounted a 22–11 run fueled by relentless pressure and efficient perimeter shooting.
The Tigers' comeback culminated when Key drained a three to give Morehouse a 33–32 lead, igniting the home crowd and flipping the momentum squarely in the Maroon Tigers' favor.
Miles answered with tough, contested baskets in the final minute, including a deflating four-point play at the horn to give the Golden Bears a 40–36 halftime lead. But Morehouse entered the locker room confident, having played its best stretch of basketball of the night.
Second Half Summary
Morehouse opened the second half determined to close the gap, but Miles struck first with a quick run that pushed the lead to 10. The Tigers responded once again with toughness and execution.
Brandon Peters powered to the rim for a layup, then drilled a three off a kick-out from JerMontae Hill to cut the deficit to 48–44. Moments later, Robert Brazelton converted in transition to bring the Tigers within two, completing a 10–2 surge that reignited the crowd and forced Miles into a timeout.
From there, the teams traded blows. Miles' length inside made finishing difficult at times, but Logan McCormick continued to deliver in the paint, battling for putbacks and earning trips to the line as he recorded a double-double. The Tigers' defensive pressure created turnovers throughout the half, giving Morehouse repeated chances to chip away.
Every Morehouse push—whether a Farah three, a Key jumper, or Peters slicing to the basket—kept the Tigers within reach. But Miles' interior duo of Jernigan and Tolefree produced just enough late-game scoring, and the Golden Bears' efficient shooting (59.6% overall) proved to be the difference.
Despite the loss, Morehouse outscored Miles off turnovers and continued to show improved ball security, shot creation, and defensive activity—promising signs as SIAC play intensifies.
Team Statistical Comparison
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Field Goals:
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Morehouse: 25–68 (36.8%)
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Miles: 28–47 (59.6%)
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Three-Point Shooting:
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Morehouse: 10–22 (45.4%)
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Miles: 6–14 (42.8%)
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Free Throws:
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Morehouse: 9–14
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Miles: 16–19
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Morehouse Statistical Leaders
Back on the Road
The home-court energy helped fuel multiple comebacks, and improved ball movement and perimeter shooting highlighted a growing identity. After opening the year with five straight road games before returning home tonight, the Maroon Tigers will head back on the road, playing two games in Tennessee. Morehouse will look to build on this performance as it continues through a demanding early-season slate. For up-to-date athletic information on the Maroon Tigers, follow them on social media or online at www.morehouseathletics.com or Maroon Tiger basketball on Instagram @morehousebasketball.
