Murray State
4-1,0-0OVC
Mississippi Valley
0-3,0-0SWAC
Young Powers Racers Past MVSU
11/23/2021 3:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Young leads four Racers in double-digits with 23 points
In A Nutshell
Sophomore guard Katelyn Young notched her second double-double of the season Tuesday, as the Racers topped Mississippi Valley State on the road, 74-50, at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena, Mississippi.
Fast Facts
·      Katelyn Young notched her second double-double of the season Tuesday with 23 points and 11 rebounds. She was also an impressive 11-for-15 from the floor in the game.
·      Alexis Burpo followed Young with 16 points, while Macey Turley and Hannah McKay had 11 and 10, respectively.
·      Murray State shot a season-high 55.6-percent from the floor in the game and have now shot over 50-percent in each of the last four games.
·      The Racers continued to excel from the free throw line Tuesday as they went 11-for-14 to finish at 78.6 percent for the game.
·      Murray State outrebounded their opponent for the fourth time in five games this season Tuesday, as they pulled down 41 rebounds compared to 34 by the Delta Devilettes.
Recap
The Racers opened the game on an 11-0 run and never let up. Murray State never allowed MVSU to take the lead in the game, as it held the lead for 39:14 seconds.
Next Game
The Racers will take Wednesday and Thursday off for the Thanksgiving holiday before returning to action at home Saturday. Tip-off from the bank is scheduled for 1 p.m.
