Taylor carries Austin Peay past Morehead St. 73-70

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MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Terry Taylor had a career-high 42 points plus 18 rebounds as Austin Peay narrowly beat Morehead State 73-70 on Saturday.

Chris Porter-Bunton had 19 points for Austin Peay (19-8, 11-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Steve Harris added 10 points. Jabari McGhee had seven rebounds for the road team.

Jordan Walker had 26 points for the Eagles (10-17, 6-8). Lamontray Harris added 13 points and 11 rebounds. James Baker had 11 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.

The Governors improve to 2-0 against the Eagles on the season. Austin Peay defeated Morehead State 81-67 on Jan. 5. Austin Peay plays Southeast Missouri at home on Thursday. Morehead State takes on Jacksonville State on the road on Thursday.