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Racers Return Home To Host UNA
12/14/2021 10:01:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MSU looking to rebound after loss at Samford
Date (Time): Dec. 15 (5 p.m.)
Opponent: North Alabama
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Audio: WNBS 97.9 (PxP: Jeremy Rose; Analyst: Raegan Blackburn)
TV: ESPN+ (PxP: Jeremy Rose; Analyst: Raegan Blackburn)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
Twitter In Game: @RacersWBB
MUR Record (Streak): 6-2 (Lost 1)
UNA Record (Streak): 4-4 (Won 2)
MSU Last Game: L 66-75 at Samford (Dec. 4, 2021; Homewood, Ala.)
UNA Last Game: W 67-53 vs. Tenn. Southern (Dec. 11, 2021; Florence, Ala.)
All-Time Series vs. UNA (Streak): MSU leads 2-0 (Won 2)
All-Time Series in Murray (Streak): --- (---)
First Meeting: W 84-52 (Dec. 15, 1978; Martin, Tenn.)
Last Meeting: W 94-80 (Dec. 14, 2020; Florence, Ala.)
Largest MSU Win: W 84-52 (Dec. 15, 1978; Martin, Tenn.)
Largest MSU Loss: ---
Last Five vs. UNA: 2-0 (WW)
Next Game: Dec. 18 vs. Lipscomb (5 p.m.)
Next Home Game: Dec. 18 vs. Lipscomb (5 p.m.)
The Game
The Murray State women's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the CFSB Center Monday to host North Alabama at the CFSB Center at 5 p.m.
Series At A Glance
Wednesday will be just the third all-time meeting between Murray State and North Alabama with MSU leading the all-time series 2-0 after picking up a 94-80 win last season in Florence. Wednesday will also mark the Lions' first ever trip to Murray and the CFSB Center.
Scouting The Lions
North Alabama enters Wednesday's contest at 4-4 on the season after a 67-53 victory over Tennessee Southern Saturday in Florence.
The Lions are currently averaging 77.5 points on 44.1-percent shooting with 37.9 rebounds per game, while their opponents average 69.1 points on 42.6-percent shooting with 36.1 rebounds per game.
Macey Lee leads six Lions that are currently averaging double-digits at 14.6, to go along with a team-high 9.7 rebounds per game. However, she is not the only Lion excelling at scoring and rebounding as Skyler Gill has been good for 11.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, so far this season.
A Win Would...
After a loss to Samford last time out, a win Wednesday would prevent the Racers from losing back-to-back games for the first time this season.
The Magic Number
Murray State is currently 5-0 this season when four or more Racers reach double-digits. Additionally, MSU is 5-2 when three or more Racers score double-figures. The Racers have failed to place at least three players in double-digits only once this season, a game they won anyway against Cumberlands (KY).
Rising In The Ranks
Murray State currently ranks in the top 25 nationally in seven different statistical categories, with three of those coming in the top 10.
Category                 Rank   Value
Defensive Reb. Per Gm.          2        33.0
Rebound Margin                     8        12.5
Personal Fouls Per Gm.          9        12.1
Free Throw Pct.                     10       79.1
Field Goal Pct.                        12       47.9
Fewest Fouls             13       100
Rebounds Per Gm.    17      45.0
Taking Her Place
Macey Turley moved into ninth on MSU;s all-time scoring list after passing Hall of Famer Jackie Mounts against Samford. With 16 points against the Bulldogs, Turley now stands at 1,433 career points.
