ATLANTA, GA | The Maroon Tigers open postseason play Wednesday night in the SIAC Men's Basketball Championship quarterfinals, matching up with Edward Waters after closing the regular season at 19-5 in conference play. Morehouse enters the tournament after winning its final five regular-season games, including an 82-72 home victory over Spring Hill on Feb. 26.
Last Time Out
Morehouse: The Maroon Tigers wrapped up the regular season with an 82-72 win over Spring Hill, capping a strong closing stretch that also included victories over Kentucky State, Central State, and Fort Valley State. Morehouse's regular-season résumé included a 19-5 SIAC mark and steady two-way production, averaging 73.8 points per game in conference play while allowing 65.9.
Edward Waters: The Tigers advanced to the quarterfinal round by defeating Central State 71-63 in overtime on Feb. 28. EWU finished the regular season at 13-12 in conference play and has leaned on rebounding and interior efficiency all year, averaging 36.8 rebounds per game overall.
Series History
Morehouse has controlled the recent series, holding a 6-2 advantage over Edward Waters in the last eight meetings. The Maroon Tigers are also 3-0 at home in Atlanta against EWU and carry a two-game winning streak into Wednesday's matchup.
Previous Matchup
The teams met on Jan. 5, 2026 at Forbes Arena, where Morehouse rallied for a 58-53 win. Brandon Peters led the Maroon Tigers with 13 points, JerMontae Hill added 10, and Jared White scored 9 off the bench as Morehouse forced 25 Edward Waters turnovers and turned them into 20 points off turnovers.
That game swung in the second half. Edward Waters built a 42-32 lead with 12:25 remaining, but Morehouse answered with a 17-0 run to seize control and made the necessary plays late to close it out.
Players to Watch
Morehouse
Josiah Lawson has been Morehouse's top conference scorer at 14.5 points per game, while shooting 49.3 percent from the floor and 37.5 percent from three. Sincere Moore has added 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 45 steals in SIAC play, while Brandon Peters has provided balance with 11.2 points, 59 assists, and 35 steals; JerMontae Hill has chipped in 11.0 points and a team-best 6.6 rebounds per game in league action.
Edward Waters
For EWU, Keshawn Evans is the headliner at 14.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per conference game while shooting 59.7 percent from the field. Jaelen Nelson adds 11.7 points and 41 made threes in SIAC play, Cyrus Huggard-Noel contributes 9.6 points, and Jayvon Johnson has been a major playmaker with 61 assists and 44 steals.
Coaches
Morehouse is led by Larry Dixon, who was named the program's 14th head men's basketball coach in May 2025. Dixon took over ahead of the 2025-26 season and has quickly guided the Maroon Tigers into the conference tournament after a strong regular season.
Edward Waters is led by Todd Day Sr., who serves as the Tigers' interim head men's basketball coach. EWU announced Day's appointment in November 2025, bringing in the former Arkansas star, first-round NBA Draft pick, and veteran coach to lead the program.
Tournament Notes
Edward Waters reached the quarterfinals after entering the tournament as the No. 5 seed from the East Division and defeating Central State, the No. 4 seed from the West, in the opening round. Morehouse opens its tournament run against a team it has already beaten once this season. Morehouse has has been hot in the 2026 calendar year with a separate ten-game winning streak and a five-game winning streak, yielding 15 wins in their last 17 contests . The Maroon Tigers will look to continue their late-season momentum into postseason play.
What this one likely comes down to
If Morehouse can do two things it did well in the first meeting — pressure the ball and create transition offense — the Maroon Tigers should like the matchup. But Edward Waters has enough size, rebounding, and interior efficiency behind Evans to make this a real quarterfinal test, especially on a neutral floor. Morehouse's edge is its depth of perimeter playmakers and its ability to flip possessions with steals; if the Maroon Tigers win the turnover battle again, they will have a strong chance to move on to the semifinals. Morehouse vs. Edward Waters has all the ingredients of a strong quarterfinal test: a familiar opponent, a recent close result, and a winner moving one step closer to a championship weekend run.
Up Next
The victor will face the winner of the #2 West Miles College vs. the #3 East Savannah State (Thursday, March 5, 8PM) on Friday, March 6 at 8PM at The Arena at Southlake in the Clayton County Convocation Center in the tournament semifinal.
Media Information
Stream: ESPN+ (Check basketball schedule for direct link)
Live Stats: Follow
Social Media: Instagram
Tournament Website: SIAC
Tickets: Purchase
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