| 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
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Edward Crenshaw
- Ervin Wilson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 5-1 | - | 14-3 |
| Drake | 4-2 | 1 | 14-2 |
| Belmont | 4-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Murray State | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| UIC | 3-3 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Valparaiso | 3-3 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Indiana State | 3-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Evansville | 3-3 | 2 | 6-11 |
| Illinois State | 2-4 | 3 | 10-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 1-5 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Missouri State | 0-6 | 5 | 7-10 |
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