| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIUE | 34 | 29 | 63 |
| MUR | 43 | 44 | 87 |
Stark scores 27, Murray State beats SIU-Edwardsville 87-63
MURRAY, Ky. -- Jonathan Stark scored 27 points and Murray State beat SIU-Edwardsville 87-63 in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup on Saturday night.
Stark was 7 of 10 from the field and 5 of 7 from beyond the arc for the Racers (10-3, 2-0) who have won three straight. Shaq Buchanan and Bryon Hawkins added 11 points apiece and Ja Morant had 10.
Stark drained three 3-pointers and Buchanan made a dunk as part of a 16-8 run to open the second half, extending Murray State's 43-34 intermission lead to 59-42 with 14:47 to play. Brion Sanchious made a layup and a dunk back-to-back to push it to 71-48 with 8:38 left and the Racers cruised from there.
Daniel Kinchen had 13 points, Brandon Jackson had 12 and Jalen Henry 10 for the Cougars (4-9, 0-2) who are on a three-game slide.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rusty Phillips
- Mike Grundman
- Greg Rennegarbe
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Little Rock | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| Western Illinois | 2-2 | 1 | 8-7 |
| UT Martin | 2-2 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-3 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Lindenwood | 1-3 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Tennessee State | 1-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-1 | - | 13-3 |
| Drake | 3-2 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Belmont | 3-2 | 1 | 11-5 |
| UIC | 3-2 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Valparaiso | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Murray State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Indiana State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Evansville | 3-2 | 1 | 6-10 |
| Illinois State | 2-3 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 0-5 | 4 | 7-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-5 | 4 | 5-11 |
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