Murray State Racers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MUR | 34 | 46 | 80 |
TNTC | 36 | 39 | 75 |
Williams, Hill lead Murray State past Tennessee Tech 80-75
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- — KJ Williams and Justice Hill scored 20 points apiece as Murray State extended its winning streak to nine games with an 80-75 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday night.
Hill also had 10 assists for the Racers (19-2, 9-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Tevin Brown finished with 13 points and Trae Hannibal added 12 points and six rebounds.
Mamoudou Diarra had 15 points for the Golden Eagles (5-14, 2-4). Diante Wood added 14 points, while Jr. Clay scored 13.
The Racers improve to 2-0 against the Golden Eagles for the season. Murray State defeated Tennessee Tech 79-53 last Monday.
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Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Kelly Davis
Referee:Blake Harris
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Illinois State | 4-0 | 0.5 | 12-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-0 | 0.5 | 12-3 |
| Belmont | 3-2 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Bradley | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Drake | 2-2 | 2.5 | 8-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Valparaiso | 1-3 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| Indiana State | 1-4 | 4 | 8-8 |
| UIC | 0-4 | 4.5 | 5-10 |
| Evansville | 0-5 | 5 | 4-12 |
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood | 4-1 | - | 10-6 |
| UT Martin | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| Tennessee State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 7-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Little Rock | 2-2 | 1.5 | 5-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-3 | 2.5 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-3 | 2.5 | 4-10 |
| Western Illinois | 0-4 | 3.5 | 4-11 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-4 | 3.5 | 3-11 |
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