SIU Edwardsville Cougars at Murray State Racers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
55 - 74
Williams scores 20, leads Murray State past SIU-Edwardsville
KJ Williams had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Murray State won its 11th straight game, defeating Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 74-55 on Saturday night.
SIU-Edwardsville tied the game at 46 when Iziah James hit a 3-pointer with 12:42 remaining but the Cougars missed their next 17 shots. Kenyon Duling ended the long drought with a 3-pointer with eight seconds left and SIUE finished the game at 32% from the field, including 2 of 12 on 3-pointers. Murray State shot 54% for the game.
Tevin Brown had 17 points for Murray State (17-5, 10-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jaiveon Eaves added 14 points. Anthony Smith had 12 rebounds. Murray State remains tied for first place with Austin Peay.
Tyresse Williford tied a season high with 22 points for the Cougars (5-18, 2-8). Cam Williams added 12 points.
Murray State plays at Belmont on Thursday. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville plays Morehead State at home on Thursday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 55 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 55 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Kenyon Duling made Three Point Jumper. | 55 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Noah Kamba made Layup. | 52 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:54 | Murray State Defensive Rebound. | 52 - 72 |
Statistics
 SIUE |
 MUR |
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|---|---|---|
| 19-62 | FG | 26-55 |
| 31 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 5-21 | 3PT | 7-19 |
| 24 | Three Point % | 37 |
| 12-17 | FT | 15-22 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 68 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 6 | Assists | 11 |
| 7 | Steals | 3 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 22 |
Game Information
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 7,512 | Capacity:
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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 |