1 | 2 | T | |
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SIUE | 26 | 29 | 55 |
MUR | 35 | 39 | 74 |
Williams scores 20, leads Murray State past SIU-Edwardsville
MURRAY, Kent. --
KJ Williams had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Murray State won its 11th straight game, defeating Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 74-55 on Saturday night.
SIU-Edwardsville tied the game at 46 when Iziah James hit a 3-pointer with 12:42 remaining but the Cougars missed their next 17 shots. Kenyon Duling ended the long drought with a 3-pointer with eight seconds left and SIUE finished the game at 32% from the field, including 2 of 12 on 3-pointers. Murray State shot 54% for the game.
Tevin Brown had 17 points for Murray State (17-5, 10-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jaiveon Eaves added 14 points. Anthony Smith had 12 rebounds. Murray State remains tied for first place with Austin Peay.
Tyresse Williford tied a season high with 22 points for the Cougars (5-18, 2-8). Cam Williams added 12 points.
Murray State plays at Belmont on Thursday. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville plays Morehead State at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Tierney
- Chris Koopman
- Connor Mooney
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |