Racers Dominate Fourth To Power Past TSU

Thursday, January 13

Murray, Ky.

5 p.m.

Murray State

11-4,3-1OVC

Tennessee State

9-7,4-1OVC

Tennessee St.

Murray St.

1/13/2022 7:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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MSU hands TSU first OVC loss, ends its 6-game win streak

In A Nutshell
The Murray State women's basketball team used a big fourth quarter to end Tennessee State's six-game winning streak and give the Tigers their first OVC loss with a 76-62 win Thursday night at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.

Fast Facts

The Racers fell behind 9-0 to start the game and did not take its first lead until under two minutes left in the third quarter.
After leading 52-51 at the end of the third quarter, the Racers outscored Tennessee State, 25-12 in the fourth. The 25 points scored in the final stanza were the most by the Racers this season, as were the 46 second-half points.
Murray State took advantage of Tennessee State's 25 fouls on the night, by going 24-for-33, including 16-for-19 in the second half, from the free throw line. In contrast, the Tigers were 10-for-13 off just nine personal fouls.
Despite TSU turning the ball over just 12 times, the Racers took full advantage by scoring 18 points off turnovers. In comparison, TSU scored just five points off of 13 Racer turnovers.
Murray State outrebounded Tennessee State, 32-26, in the contest and were led by Katelyn Young and Alexis Burpo who had seven each. Hannah McKay also had a good night on the boards, pulling down six.
Katelyn Young scored a game-high 22 points Thursday, including a 9-for-10 performance at the free throw line. McKay followed with 19 points, while Macey Turley and Burpo added 12 and nine, respectively.
The Racers continued to assist on a high percentage of their baskets Thursday, with 17 assists on 23 made field goals. Alexis Burpo led the way in the category with seven, while Bria Sanders-Woods had six, to go along with eight points
With the win, Murray State is now 11-4 on the season, 3-1 in OVC play and 7-1 at the CFSB Center. The Racers are also now 11-1 on the year when leading after the third quarter.