Murray State Racers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
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 ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 8-2 | - | 18-3 |
| Murray State | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| UIC | 7-4 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Illinois State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| 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 | 2-9 | 6.5 | 9-13 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 7-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Tennessee State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 13-7 |
| Morehead State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Little Rock | 6-3 | 1 | 9-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 6-4 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Lindenwood | 6-4 | 1.5 | 12-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 6-4 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-5 | 2.5 | 9-12 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-8 | 5.5 | 7-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-8 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
| Western Illinois | 0-10 | 7.5 | 4-17 |
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