Valparaiso Beacons at Murray State Racers
· NCAA Men's BasketballNick Ellington scores 15 to guide Murray State to 58-47 victory over Valparaiso
Ellington also had eight rebounds for the Racers (10-7, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Terence Harcum had 11 points.
Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (10-7, 3-3) with 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. Darius DeAveiro added 11 points.
Murray State took the lead with 6:56 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 26-21 at halftime, with Ellington racking up 11 points. Harcum scored all of his points in the second half for Murray State.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 47 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 47 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:18 | Terence Harcum Defensive Rebound. | 47 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:23 | Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro missed Three Point Jumper. | 47 - 58 |
| 2nd 0:29 | Kaspar Sepp Defensive Rebound. | 47 - 58 |
Statistics
VAL |
MUR |
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|---|---|---|
| 19-55 | FG | 18-53 |
| 35 | Field Goal % | 34 |
| 7-24 | 3PT | 4-16 |
| 29 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 2-3 | FT | 18-24 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 28 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 7 | Assists | 9 |
| 5 | Steals | 4 |
| 7 | Blocks | 0 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 5 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 3 |
| 22 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 19 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 14 |
Game Information
Venue: CFSB Center
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 5,418 | Capacity:
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 5,418 | Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 2-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Illinois State | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Murray State | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Bradley | 2-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Drake | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| Indiana State | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 6-7 |
| UIC | 0-2 | 2 | 4-8 |
| Evansville | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |


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