msuvcup
52
Cheyney Chey 0-1
103
Winner Morgan St. Morgan 1-0,0-0 MEAC
Cheyney Chey
0-1
52
Final
103
Morgan St. Morgan
1-0,0-0 MEAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Cheyney Chey 25 27 52
Morgan St. Morgan 50 53 103

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | MSU Athletics Communications

Morgan State Men’s Basketball Tame Wolves in Season Opener

BALTIMORE, Md. (Nov. 2, 2026) – The Morgan State men's basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign in impressive fashion Monday night, rolling to a 103-52 victory over Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the Bears' home opener at Hill Field House.

Morgan State (1-0) showcased its depth, defensive intensity and offensive firepower, holding the Wolves to just 22.7 percent shooting from the field while dominating the glass, 62-34. The victory marked a strong start for the Bears, who look to build on last season's success and position themselves for a run at the MEAC championship.

Alfred Worrell Jr. paced the Bears with a game-high 27 points, knocking down six three-pointers, while newcomer Ibrahima Traore made an immediate impact inside with 14 rebounds and four blocked shots. Keith Richard added 15 points and dished out a game-high nine assists to direct the Morgan State offense.

The Bears established control early, building a 50-25 halftime advantage before continuing to pull away in the second half. Morgan State's defensive pressure and dominance in the paint proved too much for Cheyney to overcome.

OPENING TIP
  • Alfred Worrell Jr. led all scorers with 27 points, five rebounds and two assists. He connected on 6-of-13 attempts from three-point range and was 3-of-4 from the free-throw line in 21 minutes.
  • Ibrahima Traore delivered an impressive debut, grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds, including 10 on the defensive end, while adding eight points, four blocked shots, three assists and a steal in 23 minutes.
  • Keith Richard contributed 15 points, three rebounds and a game-high nine assists in 31 minutes, providing leadership and playmaking in his first game directing the Bears at point guard.
  • Steven Hill led Cheyney with 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting. Paul Lindsey II also finished with 10 points, connecting on 4-of-11 attempts from the field.


THE DIFFERENCE
  • Morgan State shot 50 percent (19-of-38) from the field and connected on 12-of-29 attempts from three-point range. Cheyney managed just 22.7 percent shooting overall and went 5-of-23 from beyond the arc.
  • The Bears held a commanding 62-34 advantage in rebounding, including a 20-13 edge on the offensive glass.
  • Morgan State outscored the Wolves 46-16 in the paint, taking advantage of its size and interior presence.
  • The Bears forced 15 turnovers and recorded eight steals while committing just 11 turnovers of their own.
  • Morgan State converted 15-of-24 free throws (62.5 percent), while Cheyney went 15-of-25 (60 percent).
  • The Bears carried a comfortable 50-25 lead into halftime and maintained their defensive intensity throughout the second half.
NOTE THE QUOTE

HEAD COACH KEVIN BROADUS ON THE SEASON OPENER AND TEAM PERFORMANCE
"We handled the moment well. Holding a team to 21 percent shooting from the field and grabbing 62 rebounds is a good start. But as I told the team, it's not going to be this easy every night. We're a work in progress, and this isn't the team you're going to see in March. We have to continue getting better every day. As long as we're learning to share the ball, play defense, trust one another and have each other's backs, we have a chance to be a good team."

ON KEITH RICHARD'S PERFORMANCE AT POINT GUARD
"Keith is the heart and soul of this team right now, much like Elijah Davis was last season. We need him to play big, and he did a good job tonight. He finished with nine assists, which is exactly what we're looking for, and his defense was really good."

ON ALFRED WORRELL JR.'S ALL-AROUND PERFORMANCE
"He was better defensively tonight and really good on that end of the floor. He just has to stay focused and continue doing the things we need on both ends of the court, not just offensively."

ON IBRAHIMA TRAORE'S IMPACT
"Ibi came here with a mission. He's one of the best rebounders we've seen in a long time, and his defensive presence makes a tremendous difference. We just have to keep him healthy and on the floor. If we can do that, we'll be in good shape."

ALFRED WORRELL JR. ON RETURNING FOR HIS FIFTH SEASON
"Just knowing how close we were last year motivates me. Obviously, it's a blessing to be back, especially after everything I went through with my eligibility. This is actually my fifth year, and I'm just grateful for the opportunity to be back playing at Hill Field House. I'm truly thankful to the Lord for allowing me to be here."

ON HIS ALL-AROUND PERFORMANCE
"I feel like I played really well defensively, especially on the ball. I was able to make some hustle plays, get a steal, and come up with a block. I thought I had a well-rounded game and was able to get my teammates involved as well. Overall, it was a great team win."

IBRAHIMA TRAORE ON HIS GOALS FOR HIS FIRST SEASON WITH THE BEARS
"My goal this year is to win a championship. I heard the team came pretty close last season, and I want us to take that next step and bring home a championship."

ON HIS PLAYING STYLE
"I play with a lot of energy. I would describe my game as similar to Bam Adebayo, who is my favorite player. He's someone I try to model my game after."

ON HIS DEFENSIVE MINDSET
"I pride myself on helping cover for our guards and protecting the paint. I'm always looking to get as many blocks as possible and bring energy on the defensive end."

UP NEXT
Morgan State will return to action Wednesday, Nov. 4, when the Bears host Virginia University of Lynchburg at Hill Field House. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

NOTE
The Morgan State women's tennis team was honored during a halftime ring ceremony, commemorating their MEAC Women's Tennis Championship victory.



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Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 150 baccalaureate, master's degree, doctorate, and certificate programs. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.

 
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