Murray State University Athletics
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Missouri
Racers Fall to Missouri In First of Five Straight Road Games
12/13/2009 4:10:18 PM | Women's Basketball
The Racers (4-5, 0-2 Ohio Valley Conference) were led by sophomore Rachael Isom and senior Kayla Vance. Isom tallied a team-high nine points, while Vance added seven.
The Racers opened the game slowly and didn't get on the scoreboard until 9:20 remained. The Tigers (7-2, 0-0 Big 12) pushed the tempo of the game during the span, going on a 21-0 run. Vance was the first to score for MSU, with a jumper from just inside the lane.
The Racers increased the defensive pressure in the final nine-and-a-half minutes of the first half, holding Mizzou to 16 points. MSU also increased its offensive output heading into the locker room trailing, 15-37.
The Tigers did not let up the defensive pressure in the second half and increased their lead to as many as 39 points, while earning the win. Mizzou held the Racers without a field goal for several stretches, but the Racers also returned the favor, keeping the scoring low in the final 20 minutes of play.
The Racers will continue their longest road trip of the season with a stop in Springfield, Mo., to face Missouri State, Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:05 p.m. The road trip also includes stops at Southern Illinois (Dec. 19) and IUPUI (Dec. 21).
