Murray State Racers
- 3rd in MVC
Field of 68 opening day basketball marathon features 16 mid-majors
The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.
Nevada defeats Murray State 89-75 in NIT
— Vaughn Weems had 23 points in Nevada's 89-75 win over Murray State on Wednesday in the NIT.
Huibregtse's 21 lead Bradley past Murray State 87-78
— Alex Huibregtse's 21 points helped Bradley defeat Murray State 87-78 on Sunday.
Coleman scores 22 off the bench, Illinois State downs Murray State 78-61
— Ty'Reek Coleman's 22 points off of the bench helped Illinois State to a 78-61 victory against Murray State on Wednesday night.
Jackson scores 22, Murray State defeats Indiana State 74-72
— Javon Jackson's 22 points helped Murray State defeat Indiana State 74-72 on Thursday.
MVC Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 83.9 | - | 6 | 26 |
| Bradley | 77.2 | 6 | 13 | 21 |
| Illinois State | 74.7 | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| Murray State | 83.1 | 6.5 | 13 | 20 |
| UIC | 75.5 | 8.5 | 16 | 19 |
| Northern Iowa | 69.4 | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| Valparaiso | 72.0 | 8.5 | 15 | 18 |
| Southern Illinois | 73.0 | 10 | 16 | 16 |
| Drake | 75.1 | 13 | 20 | 14 |
| Indiana State | 73.6 | 15 | 21 | 11 |
| Evansville | 67.0 | 19 | 25 | 7 |