Racers Fall In Close Battle Against KSU

Saturday, December 6

Kennesaw, Ga.

1:30 p.m.

Murray State

3-6

Kennesaw State

6-2

Murray State

Kennesaw State

Photo by: Murray Ledger & Times

12/6/2014 3:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Murray State women's basketball fell in a close matchup against Kennesaw State 65-60 Saturday at Kennesaw, Georgia. MSU is now 1-2 when playing Georgia teams in the state of Georgia, and falls to 6-5 overall against Georgia teams.

Right out of the gate Kennesaw State (6-2) would take the advantage 9-3. Murray State (3-6) would try to chip away at their lead, but could only tie up the score until the 4:46 mark when the Racers would take an 18-17 advantage. Those last four minutes would be a back and forth game between the two opponents. Netanya Jackson had 10 points and 10 rebounds before the first half clock would wind down to zero. Keiona Kirby would add nine points to aid in the Racers lead. MSU would go into the locker room with a 25-22 lead over the Owls.

The Racers came out of the locker room with the same momentum they had going into the half and took a 28-24. The Owls would chip away at the lead MSU had, but Murray State continued to hold on to a 36-32 lead. Kennesaw State would go on a 19-4 run to take the lead back 58-48 with just over two minutes left to play. The Owls would keep their lead and win the game 65-60.

Jackson ended the game with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Olivia Cunningham ended with a team high 18 points, while Kirby added 15 points. MSU shot .344 compared to the Owls .366 clip. Murray State was outrebounded by five.

Murray State will play Southern Illinois Dec. 16 at 12:05 p.m.