Murray State Racers at Akron Zips
· Jack Jones Classic
Murray State defeats Akron 115-100
The MAC and MVC rivals met out west in the Jack Jones Classic quadrupleheader hosted by UNLV.
Taylor also contributed eight assists for the Racers (8-3). Javon Jackson scored 20 points while going 9 of 13 and added five assists. JJ Traynor had 16 points.
The Zips (8-3) were led in scoring by Tavari Johnson, who finished with 28 points. Sharron Young added 20 points for Akron. Amani Lyles had 16 points and five assists.
Murray State took the lead for good with 15:19 left in the first half. The score was 47-42 at halftime, with Roman Domon racking up 10 points. Murray State outscored Akron by 10 points in the second half, and Taylor scored a team-high 18 points in the second half to help their team secure the victory.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 115 - 100 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 115 - 100 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Brayden Shorter Defensive Rebound. | 115 - 100 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Sharron Young missed Jumper. | 115 - 100 |
| 2nd 0:13 | Brayden Shorter Turnover. | 115 - 100 |
Statistics
 MUR |
 AKR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 40-69 | FG | 37-76 |
| 58 | Field Goal % | 49 |
| 18-32 | 3PT | 7-18 |
| 56 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 17-25 | FT | 19-25 |
| 68 | Free Throw % | 76 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 23 | Assists | 19 |
| 1 | Steals | 6 |
| 7 | Blocks | 3 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 4 | Technical Fouls | 3 |
| 4 | Total Technical Fouls | 3 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 10 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 3 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 52 |
| 27 | Fouls | 25 |
| 23 | Largest Lead | 3 |
| 3 | Lead Changes | 3 |
| 90 | Lead Percentage | 5 |
Game Information
Location: Henderson, NV
Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Drake | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1 | 4-6 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |