Missouri State Bears at Murray State Racers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Perry scores 17 as Murray St. takes down Missouri St.
Perry added six rebounds for the Racers (12-10, 7-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Brian Moore Jr. scored 17 points, going 6 of 9 and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Jamari Smith shot 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 16 points.
The Bears (11-11, 7-5) were led in scoring by Alston Mason, who finished with 22 points and four assists. Donovan Clay added 14 points and six rebounds for Missouri State. In addition, Damien Mayo Jr. had 13 points.
Kenny White Jr.'s layup with 9:46 remaining in the second half gave Murray State the lead for good at 56-55.
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Both teams play again on Wednesday. Murray State hosts Belmont and Missouri State hosts Valparaiso.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 71 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 69 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Chance Moore Offensive Rebound. | 71 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Chance Moore made Layup. | 71 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:01 | James Graham missed Three Point Jumper. | 69 - 74 |
Statistics
 MOST |
 MUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28-62 | FG | 24-51 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 5-19 | 3PT | 5-15 |
| 26 | Three Point % | 33 |
| 10-15 | FT | 21-24 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 88 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 30 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 21 |
| 8 | Assists | 9 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 10 | Points Off Turnovers | 2 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 18 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 6,712 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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 | 23-12 |
| 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 |