Murray State University Athletics
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Bradley
Racers Welcome Bradley To The Bank For First Time
1/2/2023 10:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Racers and Braves hook up for the first time since they met in 1994 in the National Invitation Tournament
The Murray State Racers (8-6, 3-1 MVC) take on the Bradley Braves (10-5, 3-1 MVC) in a battle of second place teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. Tip time is set for 7 p.m. at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.
Murray State and Bradley have a history that dates back to 1962 with 14 games contested and each team with seven wins. However, they haven't met in 29 years. It was 1994 when the Racers and Coach Scott Edgar played Bradley and Coach Jim Molinari in the National Invitation Tournament. Current Murray State assistant coach, Marcus Brown, a MSU Hall of Famer and Racer Radio analyst, Kenny Roth, were both with the 1994 Racers. Brown was a player and Roth was an assistant coach for head coach Scott Edgar.
With the Racers joining The Valley in the 2022-23 season, this meeting after almost three decades is the first of many to come. The Racers return the game to Bradley on Feb. 11.
Game Information
Opponent: Bradley Braves Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Date/Game Time: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023/7 p.m.
Audio: WFGS Froggy 103.7FM (PxP: Neal Bradley, Analyst: Kenny Roth) TV: ESPN+ (PxP: Jeff Bidwell, Analyst: Burlin Brower)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com Twitter In Game: @MSURacers
MUR Record (Streak): 8-6 (W1) BU Record (Streak): 10-5 (W1)
MUR Last Game: Won 78-61 at Evansville (Jan. 1)
BU Last Game: Won home vs UIC 79-45 (Dec. 31)
All-Time Series vs. BU: Tied 7-7 (2-1 home)
First Meeting: 1962 Racers lost 79-78 Last Meeting: 1994 BU won at home 1994 NIT 66-58 Last Overtime: None Last MSU Win: 1982 MSU 90-67 at home
Last BU Win: 1994 BU won at home 1994 NIT 66-58 Largest MSU Win: +13 1982 MSU 90-67 at home Largest MSU Loss: -23 1966 BU won at MSU 108-85
Last Five vs BU: MSU 4-1 Last 10 vs BU: MSU 8-2
Next MSU Game: Jan. 7 at Drake Next MSU Home Game: Jan. 14 vs UIC
Next BU Game: Jan. 7 Home vs Valparaiso Next BU Away Game: Jan. 14 at Drake
