Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
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Eastern Illinois
7-9,2-3OVC
Racers Fall To EIU In Overtime
1/20/2022 8:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MSU scores twice in final 15 seconds to send game to extra period
In A Nutshell
The Murray State women's basketball team scored four points in 15 seconds to send Thursday's game against Eastern Illinois to overtime, but ultimately fell to the Panthers, 71-64, at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.
Fast Facts
· For the fourth time in as many games, the Racers fell behind early, trailing by as many as six in the first quarter.
· Murray State took its first lead in the third quarter and went on to lead by as many as seven in the fourth quarter.
· The last four minutes of regulation were as hectic as they get, with five lead changes and two ties. Hannah McKay and Katelyn Young each scored in the final 15 seconds to tie the game and send it to overtime.
· Thursday marked just the third game of Rechelle Turner's career that has gone to overtime. Coincidentally, all three of those games have been against Eastern Illinois with MSU now 2-1 in those contests.
· Murray State shot a season-low 29.9-percent from the floor in the game, marking the first time this season it has shot below 35.0-percent
· Katelyn Young notched the fifth double-double of the season Thursday with a game-high 25 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Alexis Burp was one board shy of her own double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.
· Murray State continued to excel at the free throw line in the game, going 20-for-23. Young was a big part of the performances, as she went 12-for-12 at the line for her second double-digit perfect three performance of the season.
· With the loss, Murray State is now 12-6 on the season, 4-3 in OVC play and 7-2 at the CFSB Center. The Racers are also now 11-2 on the year when leading after the third quarter.
Next Game
The Racers will look to rebound Thursday when they host UT Martin at the CFSB Center for a 5 p.m. tip-off.
