Morehouse Maroon Tigers Roar Back to the Top of the SIAC

Morehouse College ended a 23-year championship drought on Saturday night, beating Tuskegee University 66-56 to capture the SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) men's basketball title. The game was played at the brand new Clayton County Convocation Center in Morrow, Georgia. The win pushed Morehouse to 22-9 on the season and gave first-year head coach Larry Dixon a statement victory in his debut campaign.

For the Morehouse Maroon Tigers, this was the kind of performance that showed why March can become special at an HBCU program with the right mix of toughness, shot-making and poise. The Maroon Tigers trailed early, with Tuskegee jumping out to an 8-0 lead in the opening minutes. But Morehouse quickly settled in behind its perimeter shooting and defensive pressure, flipping the game before halftime. Morehouse closed the first half with a 33-24 lead after holding Tuskegee to just 34.8 percent shooting in the period.

Sincere Moore helped set the tone early, knocking down three first-half triples, while Sincere Key and JerMontae Hill also gave Morehouse a boost as the offense found rhythm. In the second half, the Maroon Tigers created real separation, building their lead to 17 points at 42-25 and never allowing Tuskegee to fully recover.

Josiah Lawson led Morehouse with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, giving the Maroon Tigers an efficient scoring presence throughout the night. Moore and Hill added 11 and 10 points, respectively, while Key also scored 10.

Tuskegee entered the game at 22-6, but Morehouse made life difficult all night. The Golden Tigers shot just 35.8 percent from the field and 23.8 percent from three-point range. Kusamae Draper led Tuskegee with 13 points, while Anthony Wright had 11 points and 12 rebounds. RJ Walker also scored 11, but his five turnovers reflected the pressure Morehouse applied from start to finish.

"This one will resonate beyond the final score in the SIAC. Morehouse did not just win a title — it broke a 23-year drought and did it in emphatic fashion under a first-year head coach. For one night, Morehouse stood at the top of HBCU basketball in the conference, and it looked every bit like a champion."

As the premier online community for HBCU alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com celebrates Morehouse College's remarkable achievement. This championship victory not only ends a long drought for the Maroon Tigers but also showcases the depth and talent within the HBCU basketball landscape. Morehouse's success under a first-year head coach is a testament to the program's resilience and the dedicated coaching staff's ability to develop players and build a winning culture. This story will undoubtedly inspire the entire HBCU community, reminding us of the immense potential and pride that exists within these institutions.

Originally reported by HBCU Gameday.