BALTIMORE – Eventually, what goes up, must go in.
 
It took some time to prove that theory correct as the Towson University men's basketball team missed all 13 of its 3-point shot attempts in a forgettable first half. Fortunately,  there was another stanza to play.

The team that couldn't shoot straight transformed into the squad that refused to miss during an incandescent second half performance.
 
Raining jumpers like Jimmy Chitwood in the movie "Hoosiers", Towson detonated for eight 3-pointers after intermission. The Tigers used that strong shooting to erase an early seven-point second-half deficit and defeat Morgan State, 78-72, in a rock 'em, sock 'em non-conference contest at Hill Field House Tuesday night before the usual cacophonous cavalcade of enthusiastic supporters.
 
Despite their three-point accuracy temporarily malfunctioning, the resilient Tigers finally saw the comforting parabola of the orange ball from their crystalline jump shots swish through the net. Garnished with flawless backspin, shots that couldn't find the basket -- even with the aid of a GPS -- in the first 20 minutes, suddenly fell refreshingly through the hoop, barely hitting iron.
 
Trailing 30-25 at intermission, Towson found the perfect panacea for its three-point shooting malady by pounding the paint. The Tigers scored their first three baskets from close range. That helped space the floor and the Tigers found their groove by knocking down wide-open shots and taking control of the contest.
 
Records
Towson 2-0
Morgan State 0-2
 
How It Happened

• Towson made eight of its first nine 3-point shot attempts in the second half.
• During one mesmerizing stretch, Towson made six consecutive treys.
• For a delicious two-minute stretch of the second half, Towson and Morgan State traded 3-pointers on six consecutive possessions.
• Towson's tremendous triumvirate of Mike Morsell, Arnaud William Adala Moto and John Davis combined for 51 points.
• Eddie Keith II and Brian Starr scored eight points for the Tigers.
• The Tigers hit from everywhere inside of cozy Hill Field House.
• Deshaun Morman threw down the dunk of the contest early when he tomahawked a one-handed flush that shook Hill Field House to its core.
• The Tigers shot 63 percent (17-for-27) and scored 53 points after intermission.
• Towson used a 15-2 run early in the second half to reverse a 32-25 deficit.
• A Davis layup with 14 minutes, 24 seconds remaining gave Towson the lead for good, 42-41.
• Morgan State was led by the energetic play of guard Tiwian Kendley, who finished with a game-high 26 points.
• The Bears also placed Kyle Thomas (12 points), Phillip Carr (11) and David Syfax (10) in double figures.

 
Inside the Numbers

• Morsell reached double figures in scoring for the 35th time in his career.
• Going back to last year's season finale against Oakland, Morsell has scored 20 or more points in three consecutive games.
• Adala Moto notched his first double-double of the season and the ninth of his career.
• Davis posted his first double-double of the season and the 16th of his career.
• Davis and Adala Moto also had a double double in the same game last year against Delaware.
• The Tigers had a season-high 16 assists on their 25 field goals.
• Keith II had a career-high six assists.
• Morgan State and Towson combined to attempt 64 free throws.
• The Tigers held Morgan State to 37.5 percent shooting in the second half.
• Both of Towson's wins this season have been by six points.
• Towson outrebounded its 21st consecutive opponent, winning the battle of the boards, 43-35.
• Towson has won eight consecutive games against Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opponents.
• Towson is 13-1 against Maryland opponents since the start of the 2013-14 season.
• The Tigers have won four straight games against Morgan State.
• Towson is 2-0 for the first time since the start of the 2013-14 season.

 
Up Next
Towson continues its four-game road trip by visiting Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Xfinity Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN3. It will be the first meeting between the Terps and Tigers since Nov. 30, 1996, a 93-76 Maryland win. This game will be part of the Barclays Classic.