Lindenwood walked out with a 79-78 road win over Morehead State on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, turning a one-possession game into a one-point final. Morehead State entered at 12-11 and riding a LWWWW stretch, but Lindenwood (14-9, WWLWL coming in) did just enough late to steal it.

How it happened

The first half belonged to Morehead State on the scoreboard. The Eagles took a 39-36 lead into the break, holding Lindenwood to 36 points through the opening 20 minutes.

After halftime, Lindenwood raised the tempo offensively and won the second half 43-39. That four-point edge over the final 20 minutes erased the three-point deficit at the break and created the narrowest margin possible at the horn.

Turning point: the second-half push

With both teams essentially even across the night’s scoring windows, Lindenwood’s path was straightforward: win the second half. The Lions did exactly that, and the math told the story. Down three at halftime, they outscored Morehead State by four after the break to finish up one.

Game flow by halves

First half

Morehead State 39, Lindenwood 36 — Morehead State carried the early edge into intermission, building a slim cushion in a game that never separated by much.

Second half

Lindenwood 43, Morehead State 39 — Lindenwood’s offense was sharper coming out of the locker room, producing its best scoring half of the game and tilting the final margin.

What it means going forward

For Lindenwood, the win reinforces its ability to win close, especially when the first half doesn’t break its way. For Morehead State, the loss stings because the formula was there — a halftime lead at home — but the second-half margin slipped just enough to turn a potential statement win into a one-point miss.