Missouri State Bears @ Murray State Racers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MOST | 37 | 35 | 72 |
MUR | 35 | 47 | 82 |
Ellington scores 23, Murray State defeats Missouri State 82-72
MURRAY, Ky. -- — Nick Ellington had 23 points in Murray State's 82-72 victory over Missouri State on Wednesday night.
Ellington added five rebounds for the Racers (11-15, 8-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Quincy Anderson scored 16 points and added three steals. Jacobi Wood had 12 points and was 5 of 15 shooting (2 for 9 from 3-point range).
Matthew Lee led the way for the Bears (14-12, 6-9) with 22 points and seven assists. Chance Moore added 21 points and two steals for Missouri State. In addition, Cesare Edwards finished with 10 points.
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Game Information
Murray, KY
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Antinio Petty
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 10-5 | 4.5 | 18-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 8-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-7 | 6.5 | 13-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 7-8 | 7.5 | 15-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-8 | 7.5 | 13-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-9 | 8.5 | 12-14 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-10 | 9.5 | 9-17 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-6 | 3 | 18-10 |
| UIC | 11-6 | 3 | 16-12 |
| Murray State | 11-7 | 3.5 | 19-10 |
| Illinois State | 10-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Valparaiso | 9-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 7-10 | 7 | 13-15 |
| Drake | 6-12 | 8.5 | 12-17 |
| Indiana State | 3-14 | 11 | 10-18 |
| Evansville | 2-14 | 11.5 | 6-21 |
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