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Thursday, January 31
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11:30 a.m.
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Gamecocks, Golden Eagles Await Racers On The Road
1/30/2019 3:55:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Dates (Time): Jan. 31 & Feb. 2 (11:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.)
Opponent: Jacksonville, Ala.. & Tennessee Tech
Site (Venue): Jacksonville, Ala. & Cookeville, Tenn. (Pete Mathews Coliseum & Eblen Center)
Audio: WNBS 1340 AM (PxP: Jeremy Rose)
TV/Web: ESPN+
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
Twitter In Game: @RacersWBB
MSU Record (Streak): 6-3, 2-4 OVC (Lost 4)
JSU Record (Streak): 9-10, 3-5 OVC (Lost 1)
All-Time Series vs. JSU (Streak): MSU leads 16-6 (Lost 2)
All-Time Series in Jacksonville (Streak): MSU leads 8-2 (Lost 1)
Last Five vs. JSU: 1-4 (LLWLL)
TTU Record (Streak): 15-4, 7-1 OVC (Won 1)
All-Time Series vs. TTU (Streak): TTU leads 63-18 (Won 2)
All-Time Series in Cookeville (Streak): TTU leads 27-6 (Won 1)
Last Five vs. TTU: 3-2 (WWLWL)
MSU Next Game: Feb. 7 vs. Eastern Ill.
MSU Next Home Game: Feb. 7 vs. Eastern Ill.
This Weekend
The Murray State women's basketball will make its longest road trip of the season this weekend when it travel to Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech. On Thursday, the Racers will take on Jax State in a mid-morning affair, followed by a Saturday tussle with Tennessee Tech.
Last Time Out
Last week was a tale of two completely different games, that sadly both ended in losses for the Racers. On Thursday, Murray State kept pace with three-time defending OVC champ Belmont and trailed by only three points with just 2:14 to play. However, despite not allowing a Bruin field goal over almost the final four minutes of the contest, the Racers could not finish and fell by seven. Evelyn Adebayo led the Racers with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Janika Griffith-Wallace added 14 off the bench. Saturday, for Murray State, was nearly the exact opposite of Thursday's game with the Racers in control for nearly the whole night. However, the Tigers were able to claw their way back, take the lead with 1:35 to go and never relinquish it. Adebayo was once again solid for the Racers with 16 points, but this time added a career-best 18 rebounds. Macey Turley led Murray State in the game with 20 points, off of 6-of-15 shooting.
The Jacksonville State Series
The Racers may lead the all-time series with Jacksonville State, 16-7, but the Gamecocks have controlled the series as of late winning five of the last six meetings. In Jacksonville, the Racers have lost just twice with both of the losses coming in the last three meetings.
Scouting The Gamecocks
After a win over Eastern Kentucky and a loss to Morehead State last week, Jacksonville State is currently 9-10 on the year and 3-5 in league play. Scoring wise, a game with Jax State this season is a virtual pick 'em with the Gamecocks scoring 57.5 points per game and allowing 57.4. The Gamecocks currently shoot 34.2-percent from the floor, 23.3-percent from 3-point range and 61.2-percent from the free throw line. Destiney Elliott currently leads JSU in scoring at 10.9 points per game, while Rayven Pearson follows at 9.6. Pearson also currently leads the Gamecocks in rebounds by averaging a near double-double at 9.8 per game.
The Tennessee Tech Series
Murray State has not had much luck against Tennessee Tech over the years, winning just 18 of 81 all-time-meetings, but recent results have gone in the Racers' favor. MSU has won three of the last five meeting and four of the last seven, with two of those wins coming in Cookeville, where the Racers are just 5-27 all-time.
Scouting The Golden Eagles
Picked seventh in the preseason poll, the Golden Eagles have been the surprise of the league this season and will enter the weekend at 15-4 on the year and 7-1 in the OVC. Jordan Brock has been one of the keys to TTU's success this year as she currently averages 14.3 points per game and shoots 42.4-percent from the floor. Akia Harris follows Brock with 9.2 points per game, as well as a team-high 4.9 assists. As a team, Tennessee Tech averages 72.1 points per game one 41.2-percent shooting, while holding opponents to 37.3-percent shooting and 62.5 points per game.
A Win Thursday Would...
Put an end to a four-game skid by the Racers, which is surrently tied for the longest of the season.
A Win Saturday Would...
Give the Racers three straight wins over Tennessee Tech, marking the first time MSU has won 3-plus games over the Golden Eagles since a six-game streak from 2007-2010.
Lucky Number Seven
For the seventh time this season, Evelyn Adebayo was named as the OVC Newcomer of the Week. The transfer had 20 points and 11 rebounds against Belmont Thursday and followed that with 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds against TSU Saturday.
Chasing The Dub
Evelyn Adebayo currently has 12 double-doubles this season, including one in each of her last seven games. Her 12 this season currently places her ninth on the MSU single-season list with 10 regular-season games to play.
#  Player                 Seas.      D-Ds
1. Karen Hubert-Price 83-84     16
    Stephanine Minor 94-95       16
    Stephanine Minor 95-96       16
    Stephanine Minor 96-97       16
5. Fondeolyn Garner 91-92Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15
6. Michelle Wenning 90-91      14
    Ashley N. Hayes  08-09       14
8. Monika Gadson  99-00       13
9. Evelyn Adebayo 18-19       12
10. Geralyn Ferth     85-86       11
    Michelle Wenning 88-89      11
    Ke'Shunan James 17-18       11
OK, What's Next?
The Racers return home for two games at The Bank with Eastern Illinois Thursday and SIUE Saturday.
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Opponent: Jacksonville, Ala.. & Tennessee Tech
Site (Venue): Jacksonville, Ala. & Cookeville, Tenn. (Pete Mathews Coliseum & Eblen Center)
Audio: WNBS 1340 AM (PxP: Jeremy Rose)
TV/Web: ESPN+
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
Twitter In Game: @RacersWBB
MSU Record (Streak): 6-3, 2-4 OVC (Lost 4)
JSU Record (Streak): 9-10, 3-5 OVC (Lost 1)
All-Time Series vs. JSU (Streak): MSU leads 16-6 (Lost 2)
All-Time Series in Jacksonville (Streak): MSU leads 8-2 (Lost 1)
Last Five vs. JSU: 1-4 (LLWLL)
TTU Record (Streak): 15-4, 7-1 OVC (Won 1)
All-Time Series vs. TTU (Streak): TTU leads 63-18 (Won 2)
All-Time Series in Cookeville (Streak): TTU leads 27-6 (Won 1)
Last Five vs. TTU: 3-2 (WWLWL)
MSU Next Game: Feb. 7 vs. Eastern Ill.
MSU Next Home Game: Feb. 7 vs. Eastern Ill.
This Weekend
The Murray State women's basketball will make its longest road trip of the season this weekend when it travel to Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech. On Thursday, the Racers will take on Jax State in a mid-morning affair, followed by a Saturday tussle with Tennessee Tech.
Last Time Out
Last week was a tale of two completely different games, that sadly both ended in losses for the Racers. On Thursday, Murray State kept pace with three-time defending OVC champ Belmont and trailed by only three points with just 2:14 to play. However, despite not allowing a Bruin field goal over almost the final four minutes of the contest, the Racers could not finish and fell by seven. Evelyn Adebayo led the Racers with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Janika Griffith-Wallace added 14 off the bench. Saturday, for Murray State, was nearly the exact opposite of Thursday's game with the Racers in control for nearly the whole night. However, the Tigers were able to claw their way back, take the lead with 1:35 to go and never relinquish it. Adebayo was once again solid for the Racers with 16 points, but this time added a career-best 18 rebounds. Macey Turley led Murray State in the game with 20 points, off of 6-of-15 shooting.
The Jacksonville State Series
The Racers may lead the all-time series with Jacksonville State, 16-7, but the Gamecocks have controlled the series as of late winning five of the last six meetings. In Jacksonville, the Racers have lost just twice with both of the losses coming in the last three meetings.
Scouting The Gamecocks
After a win over Eastern Kentucky and a loss to Morehead State last week, Jacksonville State is currently 9-10 on the year and 3-5 in league play. Scoring wise, a game with Jax State this season is a virtual pick 'em with the Gamecocks scoring 57.5 points per game and allowing 57.4. The Gamecocks currently shoot 34.2-percent from the floor, 23.3-percent from 3-point range and 61.2-percent from the free throw line. Destiney Elliott currently leads JSU in scoring at 10.9 points per game, while Rayven Pearson follows at 9.6. Pearson also currently leads the Gamecocks in rebounds by averaging a near double-double at 9.8 per game.
The Tennessee Tech Series
Murray State has not had much luck against Tennessee Tech over the years, winning just 18 of 81 all-time-meetings, but recent results have gone in the Racers' favor. MSU has won three of the last five meeting and four of the last seven, with two of those wins coming in Cookeville, where the Racers are just 5-27 all-time.
Scouting The Golden Eagles
Picked seventh in the preseason poll, the Golden Eagles have been the surprise of the league this season and will enter the weekend at 15-4 on the year and 7-1 in the OVC. Jordan Brock has been one of the keys to TTU's success this year as she currently averages 14.3 points per game and shoots 42.4-percent from the floor. Akia Harris follows Brock with 9.2 points per game, as well as a team-high 4.9 assists. As a team, Tennessee Tech averages 72.1 points per game one 41.2-percent shooting, while holding opponents to 37.3-percent shooting and 62.5 points per game.
A Win Thursday Would...
Put an end to a four-game skid by the Racers, which is surrently tied for the longest of the season.
A Win Saturday Would...
Give the Racers three straight wins over Tennessee Tech, marking the first time MSU has won 3-plus games over the Golden Eagles since a six-game streak from 2007-2010.
Lucky Number Seven
For the seventh time this season, Evelyn Adebayo was named as the OVC Newcomer of the Week. The transfer had 20 points and 11 rebounds against Belmont Thursday and followed that with 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds against TSU Saturday.
Chasing The Dub
Evelyn Adebayo currently has 12 double-doubles this season, including one in each of her last seven games. Her 12 this season currently places her ninth on the MSU single-season list with 10 regular-season games to play.
#  Player                 Seas.      D-Ds
1. Karen Hubert-Price 83-84     16
    Stephanine Minor 94-95       16
    Stephanine Minor 95-96       16
    Stephanine Minor 96-97       16
5. Fondeolyn Garner 91-92Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15
6. Michelle Wenning 90-91      14
    Ashley N. Hayes  08-09       14
8. Monika Gadson  99-00       13
9. Evelyn Adebayo 18-19       12
10. Geralyn Ferth     85-86       11
    Michelle Wenning 88-89      11
    Ke'Shunan James 17-18       11
OK, What's Next?
The Racers return home for two games at The Bank with Eastern Illinois Thursday and SIUE Saturday.
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