Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
12-16 (8-9OVC)
Morehead State
21-9 (12-5OVC)
Second Half Surge Lifts Morehead Past Racers
2/28/2019 7:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Murray State women's basketball played a strong first half Thursday night at Johnson Arena in Morehead, Kentucky, but a red-hot Morehead State team shot 55-percent in the second half en route to an 80-71 win.
The Racers shot an impressive 41-percent from the floor and went 11-for-12 at the free throw line, but committed more turnovers than the Eagles and were out rebounded by eight. Murray State did cut the lead to five with 2:27 to play but would finish the half at 0-for-7 from the floor, virtually sealing the win for the Eagles.
Janika Griffith-Wallace led the Racers with a career-high 29 points to go along with nine rebounds. The sophomore also made a team season-high seven three pointers, which is the third most in school history. Evelyn Adebayo followed with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Brianna Crane added 12.
On Saturday, the Racers will return to the CFSB Center for one final time this season to take on Austin Peay for senior night and a Heritage Bank Battle of the Border matchup.
