Murray State Racers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic
66
8-2
49
6-5
Game Leaders
Team Stats
49% (26-53)
Field Goal %
31% (17-55)
35% (6-17)
Three Point %
26% (7-27)
89% (8-9)
Free Throw %
53% (8-15)
15
Turnovers
10
40
Rebounds
26
23
Largest Lead
0
Game Information
Honolulu, HI

Referee:Keith Kimble
Referee:Crystal Hogan
Referee:John Floyd

Team Stats
| FG | 26-53 | 17-55 |
| Field Goal % | 49 | 31 |
| 3PT | 6-17 | 7-27 |
| Three Point % | 35 | 26 |
| FT | 8-9 | 8-15 |
| Free Throw % | 89 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 26 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 34 | 19 |
| Assists | 6 | 7 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 7 | 7 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 7 |
| Points in Paint | 32 | 18 |
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 23 | 0 |
NEB vs MUR Videos
Connor Essegian knocks down the triple
- 0:18
Brice Williams with the massive swat at the rim
- 0:17
Connor Essegian drains 3-point shot vs. Murray State Racers
- 0:16
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Michigan | 8-1 | 1 | 18-1 |
| Michigan State | 8-1 | 1 | 18-2 |
| Illinois | 8-1 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Purdue | 7-2 | 2 | 17-3 |
| Wisconsin | 6-3 | 3 | 14-6 |
| UCLA | 6-3 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Ohio State | 5-4 | 4 | 13-6 |
| Iowa | 4-4 | 4.5 | 14-5 |
| USC | 4-5 | 5 | 15-5 |
| Indiana | 4-5 | 5 | 13-7 |
| Washington | 3-6 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 7 | 9-11 |
| Northwestern | 1-8 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Oregon | 1-8 | 8 | 8-12 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 8 | 8-12 |
| Penn State | 0-8 | 8.5 | 9-10 |
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 8-2 | - | 18-3 |
| Murray State | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| UIC | 6-4 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-5 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Drake | 5-5 | 3 | 11-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| Indiana State | 2-8 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
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