Murray State University Athletics
Thursday, February 17
Murray, Ky.
6 p.m.
Murray State
vs
Austin Peay
Photo by: Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Racers vs Govs In Popeye’s Battle of the Border
2/16/2022 3:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Racers put their 14-0 record in the OVC on the line Thursday in a nationally televised game on ESPN+
Game Information
Opponent: Austin Peay Governors
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Date/Game Time: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022/6 p.m.
Audio: WFGS Froggy 103.7FM (PxP: Neal Bradley, Analyst: Kenny Roth)
TV(Live Streaming): ESPNU (PxP: Robert Ford, Analyst: Richie Schueler (ESPN+)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com/Coverage
Twitter In Game: @MSURacers
MUR Record (Streak): 24-2, 14-0 (Won 14)
APSU Record (Streak): 10-14, 6-8 (Won 3)
MUR Last Game: Won 57-53 at MOR (Feb. 12)
APSU Last Game: Won at home 62-54 vs EIU (Feb 14)
All-Time Series vs. APSU: Racers lead 88-45 (50-11 home)
First Meeting: 1941 MSU won at APSU 53-43
Last Meeting: Feb. 3, 2022 MSU won at APSU 65-53
Largest MSU Win: +44 102-58 Home 2017
Largest APSU Win: -29 105-76 Away 1973
Last Five vs APSU: MSU 4-1
Next MSU Game: Feb. 19 at UTM
Next MSU Home Game: Feb. 24 home vs BEL
With a 14-game win streak and sole possession of first place in the Ohio Valley Conference, the Murray State Racers (24-2) host the Austin Peay Governors (10-14, 6-8) Thursday in another part of the Popeyes Battle of the Border. Game time is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the CFSB Center in Murray, Ky. ESPNU airs the game live to a national television audience.
Govs and Racers - Part One
Murray State won the first game between the two (Feb. 3) in Clarksville 65-53 behind 17 points from Tevin Brown. The Racers led 35-31 at the half and quickly made it a 12-point lead of which they were never headed. The game marked the final meeting between the two in Clarksville as OVC members, same as Thursday's game in Murray. APSU is headed to the A-Sun Conference next season and the Racers to the Missouri Valley Conference.
Racers Move Up in National Top-25
The Racers moved up to No. 21 in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Poll. MSU remained No. 2 behind only Gonzaga in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top-25 and they were No. 28 by KenPom.com and No. 26 in the NCAA Net Rankings. The Racers are part of a group of four teams that are undefeated in their conference. The others are: Vermont (America East), South Dakota State (Summit) and Gonzaga (West Coast).
KJ Williams OVC Player of the Week
For the eighth time in the 2021-22 season, the Racers have a Player of the Week honor in the OVC after KJ Williams won the award for the fourth time. With eight Player of the Week awards in 2021-22, the Racers (Williams, Tevin Brown & Justice Hill) have matched what Ja Morant earned in 2018-19 as the MSU program record for a single season. The Racers won seven awards each in 2011-12 (Isaiah Canaan & Donte Poole) and 2014-15 (Cameron Payne & Jarvis Williams). There are two more weeks of awards yet to come in the OVC. Williams is the Lou Henson National Player of the Week as announced by CollegeInsider.com. Williams is the first Racer to win the award since 2018 when Jonathan Stark was honored.
Racer Basketball Legacy Fund
The new fundraising initiative invites Racer supporters to have a lasting impact on the Murray State men's and women's basketball programs. Those interested in learning more about how you can support the Racer Basketball Legacy Fund initiative may contact Director of Development-Athletics, Taylor Mudd at (270) 809-3517 or tmudd3@murraystate.edu for more information.
Racers Selected For Two Home Games On ESPNU
After Thursday's game on ESPNU, the Racers are back at home (Feb. 24) against the Belmont Bruins in a tip off of 8 p.m. on ESPNU. The OVC schedule has a total of nine total men's basketball televised games (six regular season contests and three OVC Tournament games) to be aired by one of the ESPN networks during the 2021-22 season. This includes three nights of coverage at the OVC Tournament (March 4-5) at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.
About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. Currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Racers will join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022.
Opponent: Austin Peay Governors
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Date/Game Time: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022/6 p.m.
Audio: WFGS Froggy 103.7FM (PxP: Neal Bradley, Analyst: Kenny Roth)
TV(Live Streaming): ESPNU (PxP: Robert Ford, Analyst: Richie Schueler (ESPN+)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com/Coverage
Twitter In Game: @MSURacers
MUR Record (Streak): 24-2, 14-0 (Won 14)
APSU Record (Streak): 10-14, 6-8 (Won 3)
MUR Last Game: Won 57-53 at MOR (Feb. 12)
APSU Last Game: Won at home 62-54 vs EIU (Feb 14)
All-Time Series vs. APSU: Racers lead 88-45 (50-11 home)
First Meeting: 1941 MSU won at APSU 53-43
Last Meeting: Feb. 3, 2022 MSU won at APSU 65-53
Largest MSU Win: +44 102-58 Home 2017
Largest APSU Win: -29 105-76 Away 1973
Last Five vs APSU: MSU 4-1
Next MSU Game: Feb. 19 at UTM
Next MSU Home Game: Feb. 24 home vs BEL
With a 14-game win streak and sole possession of first place in the Ohio Valley Conference, the Murray State Racers (24-2) host the Austin Peay Governors (10-14, 6-8) Thursday in another part of the Popeyes Battle of the Border. Game time is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the CFSB Center in Murray, Ky. ESPNU airs the game live to a national television audience.
Govs and Racers - Part One
Murray State won the first game between the two (Feb. 3) in Clarksville 65-53 behind 17 points from Tevin Brown. The Racers led 35-31 at the half and quickly made it a 12-point lead of which they were never headed. The game marked the final meeting between the two in Clarksville as OVC members, same as Thursday's game in Murray. APSU is headed to the A-Sun Conference next season and the Racers to the Missouri Valley Conference.
Racers Move Up in National Top-25
The Racers moved up to No. 21 in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Poll. MSU remained No. 2 behind only Gonzaga in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top-25 and they were No. 28 by KenPom.com and No. 26 in the NCAA Net Rankings. The Racers are part of a group of four teams that are undefeated in their conference. The others are: Vermont (America East), South Dakota State (Summit) and Gonzaga (West Coast).
KJ Williams OVC Player of the Week
For the eighth time in the 2021-22 season, the Racers have a Player of the Week honor in the OVC after KJ Williams won the award for the fourth time. With eight Player of the Week awards in 2021-22, the Racers (Williams, Tevin Brown & Justice Hill) have matched what Ja Morant earned in 2018-19 as the MSU program record for a single season. The Racers won seven awards each in 2011-12 (Isaiah Canaan & Donte Poole) and 2014-15 (Cameron Payne & Jarvis Williams). There are two more weeks of awards yet to come in the OVC. Williams is the Lou Henson National Player of the Week as announced by CollegeInsider.com. Williams is the first Racer to win the award since 2018 when Jonathan Stark was honored.
Racer Basketball Legacy Fund
The new fundraising initiative invites Racer supporters to have a lasting impact on the Murray State men's and women's basketball programs. Those interested in learning more about how you can support the Racer Basketball Legacy Fund initiative may contact Director of Development-Athletics, Taylor Mudd at (270) 809-3517 or tmudd3@murraystate.edu for more information.
Racers Selected For Two Home Games On ESPNU
After Thursday's game on ESPNU, the Racers are back at home (Feb. 24) against the Belmont Bruins in a tip off of 8 p.m. on ESPNU. The OVC schedule has a total of nine total men's basketball televised games (six regular season contests and three OVC Tournament games) to be aired by one of the ESPN networks during the 2021-22 season. This includes three nights of coverage at the OVC Tournament (March 4-5) at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.
About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. Currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Racers will join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022.
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