Valparaiso Beacons @ Murray State Racers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 21 | 26 | 47 |
MUR | 26 | 32 | 58 |
Nick Ellington scores 15 to guide Murray State to 58-47 victory over Valparaiso
MURRAY, Ky. -- — Nick Ellington scored 15 points as Murray State beat Valparaiso 58-47 on Saturday.
Ellington also had eight rebounds for the Racers (10-7, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Terence Harcum had 11 points.
Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (10-7, 3-3) with 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. Darius DeAveiro added 11 points.
Murray State took the lead with 6:56 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 26-21 at halftime, with Ellington racking up 11 points. Harcum scored all of his points in the second half for Murray State.
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Game Information
Murray, KY
Referee:Mike O'Neill
Referee:Edward Crenshaw
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-5 | 2.5 | 18-9 |
| Murray State | 11-6 | 3 | 19-9 |
| UIC | 10-6 | 3.5 | 15-12 |
| Illinois State | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Valparaiso | 8-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-10 | 7.5 | 12-15 |
| Drake | 6-11 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Indiana State | 3-13 | 10.5 | 10-17 |
| Evansville | 2-13 | 11 | 6-20 |
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