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ATLANTA – The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers defeated the Kentucky State University Thorobreds, 68-44, in an SIAC men's basketball matchup on Saturday afternoon at Forbes Arena.
 
Morehouse (8-6, 6-1 SIAC) entered Saturdays game coming off a disappointing loss to Stillman that snapped a 5-game winning streak. Kentucky State (4-9, 3-4 SIAC) kept things close early in the contest but struggled offensively, shooting a season-low 29 percent from the field, as MC built up their lead before eventually pulling away in the second half.
 
The Thorobreds actually held a five-point lead, 15-10, after Tim Bates connected on a jumper with just over 12 minutes remaining in the opening frame. Unfortunately for KSU, the Maroon Tigers would go on a 21-9 run to head into the locker room with a seven-point lead, 31-24.
 
In the second half, Kentucky State's offensive woes continued as the Thorobreds connected on just 28 percent of their field goal attempts. On the other side, Morehouse hit their field goals at a 44 percent clip to slowly build their lead to as many as 25 points before the end of the game.
 
Tyrone Brown led MC offensively, picking up 10 of his game-high 15 points in the second half. Brown hit 3-of-6 shots from the field 9-of-11 from the free-throw line. Austin Anderson added 11 points to go with three steals and a pair of rebounds. Brandon Glover chipped in 10 points and two assists. Robert Askew had six points and eight rebounds and Javarius Gay contributed seven points and five rebounds. 
 
Darrien Wilkins led the Thorobreds, with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Wilkins was the only Thorobred to finish in double figures. Ulysses Thomas III finished with nine points and a pair of steals. Malcolm Smith added six points.
 
KSU now heads back home for a three-game home stand starting on Thursday, Jan. 22, when Kentucky State hosts SIAC newcomer Spring Hill at 7:30 p.m.