SEWANEE, Tenn. - The Spalding University Golden Eagles secured a gritty 86-83 victory over Covenant College Scots on November 14, 2025, improving the Eagles' record to 1-1 for the season.
TURNING POINT
Spalding came out strong in the first half, going 15-32 from the field (46.9%) and sinking 2-3 free throws to build a 40-32 lead at the intermission. Covenant College In the second half, they kept up the momentum with a 16-34 shooting line (47.1%) and a 72.7% free-throw clip (8-11), outscoring Covenant 41-33 in that period. Covenant College
Key contributors included
Jaelen Leavell, who went 10-16 from the field for 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds;
Levi Langley added 14 points on 6-11 shooting;
Lekendrick Morris chipped in 14 points and pulled down 11 boards; and
Marlin Byron posted 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Covenant College Spalding also dominated the boards (45 rebounds vs. 26) and benefited from a 20-point bench contribution, while converting 19 fast-break points. Covenant College
Despite a late push by Covenant, Spalding held on for the three-point win, executing under pressure and finishing with a strong all-around offensive effort and a rebounding edge that proved decisive.
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