Valparaiso Beacons @ Murray State Racers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 44 | 24 | 68 |
MUR | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Wood scores 24, Murray State defeats Valparaiso 80-68
MURRAY, Ky. -- — Jacobi Wood had 24 points in Murray State's 80-68 victory against Valparaiso on Saturday night.
Wood shot 9 for 16 and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Racers (12-17, 9-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Nick Ellington scored 14 points and added 11 rebounds. Rob Perry had 12 points and was 5 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line.
Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (6-23, 2-16) with 26 points. Isaiah Stafford added 13 points, five assists and two steals for Valparaiso. Sherman Weatherspoon IV also had 12 points. The loss is the 10th in a row for the Beacons.
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Game Information
Murray, KY
Referee:Chance Wallesen
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Edward Crenshaw
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 8-0 | - | 16-3 |
| Belmont | 7-2 | 1.5 | 17-3 |
| Bradley | 6-3 | 2.5 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 3 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| UIC | 4-4 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Drake | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-6 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 1-7 | 7 | 5-14 |
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