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Preston Spradlin coaches Morehead State to first OVC Tournament title in 10 years

The Morehead State Eagles are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years following their impressive 86-71 win over Belmont tonight.

The Eagles (23-7) took the lead in the first half and were never seriously challenged on their way to the OVC championship.

Come for the celebration, stay for the 10/10 sportsmanship displayed @MSUEaglesMBB punches their ticket to the NCAA Tournament pic.twitter.com/rkZ6wOY3vz

— ESPN (@espn) March 7, 2021

Morehead State freshman Johni Broome was named Tournament MVP after scoring 27 points and pulling down 12 rebounds in tonight’s game.