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Morehead State visits No. 8 Vanderbilt in Nashville on Monday after opening its season 0-2. The Eagles are looking to build on a near-comeback against Eastern Kentucky, while Vanderbilt enters unbeaten after scoring 100 or more points in each of its first two games. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC+ and the Eagle Sports Network.

By the Numbers
  • Vanderbilt is averaging 106 points per game through two games.
  • Morehead State’s Kensley Feltner scored a career-high 22 points against Eastern Kentucky; Heidi Smith recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Morehead State trails the all-time series 0-2; the teams last met in 1989.
Yes, But

Morehead State showed resilience after falling 20 points behind Eastern Kentucky, closing the gap to one before losing 63-58. Vanderbilt, however, presents a far tougher test after two dominant wins, led by high-scoring guard Mikayla Blades.

What's Next

The Eagles will try to turn their late-game momentum into a stronger start against Vanderbilt. The matchup begins Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET in Memorial Gymnasium.

Bottom Line

Morehead State has promising individual performances to build on, but containing Vanderbilt’s explosive offense—and avoiding another early deficit—will be the central challenge.