Spalding Pelicans at Murray State Racers
· NCAA Men's Basketball36 - 106
Murray State runs all over Division III Spalding 106-36
It was the largest scoring margin of victory for Murray State (2-0) since it won by 68 against Camp Campbell in 1946. The Racers held Union to 13 points in 1926.
Each player for the Racers scored, including five in double figures. They made 43 of 65 field goals (66 percent), hit eight 3-pointers and were 12-of-17 shooting at the line. Anthony Smith and Devin Gilmore scored 14 points, and Jaiveon Eaves and KJ Williams chipped in 12 apiece.
Dominique Ellis had 11 points and eight rebounds to lead Spalding.
Smith scored six straight points, highlighted with a dunk, to cap a 23-3 opening run as the Racers built a 62-13 halftime lead. The 62 first-half points matched a program record achieved against Illinois College in 1970 and Berry College in 1995.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 36 - 106 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 36 - 106 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Murray State Turnover. | 36 - 106 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Devin Gilmore Steal. | 36 - 106 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Robert Bendingfield Turnover. | 36 - 106 |
Statistics
MUR |
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|---|---|---|
| 13-51 | FG | 43-65 |
| 25 | Field Goal % | 66 |
| 3-16 | 3PT | 8-19 |
| 19 | Three Point % | 42 |
| 7-9 | FT | 12-17 |
| 78 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 20 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 14 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 5 | Assists | 32 |
| 1 | Steals | 13 |
| 0 | Blocks | 9 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 20 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 24 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 37 |
| 18 | Points in Paint | 66 |
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 70 |
Game Information
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 2,748 | Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |

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