| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL | 44 | 24 | 68 |
| MUR | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Wood scores 24, Murray State defeats Valparaiso 80-68
Nick Ellington skies for big slam
Nick Ellington skies for big slam
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
- Referees:
- Chance Wallesen
- Tyler Kumpf
- Edward Crenshaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
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