Murray State University Athletics

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Young Post 31 Points as Racers Extend Winstreak Against Little Rock
12/14/2023 8:36:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Katelyn Young post 31 points to extend the Racers winning streak to five.
In A Nutshell
The Racers earn their fifth consecutive win against Little Rock (98-79), Thursday.
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Murray State went in full throttle by scoring 28 points in the first quarter to the Trojans' 19. Resuming their blazing first-half, MSU scored 29 points in the second quarter.
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MSU clinched the game with a 25-point final quarter.
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Kate the Great
Katelyn Young made her seventh consecutive double-digit performance with a season-high of 31 points. She also made seven rebounds and four blocks.
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Perfect from the Line
Hannah McKay keeps it perfect in from the free-throw line by going two-for-two, she is now 24-for-24 from the line. McKay also posted 15 points, just behind Young's 31-point performance, along with seven rebounds.
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Run and Gun
The Racers posted their fifth 90-plus-point performance. They stay second in the nation in scoring offense with 94.9 points per game.
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What's Next?
Murray State will play their final non-conference game at Western Carolina, Monday.
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Follow the Racers on Twitter (@MSURacers), Instagram (@RacersAthletics) and Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Murray State Athletics. Follow Murray State basketball on Twitter (@RacersWBB) and Instagram (@MurrayStateRacersWBB).
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The Racers earn their fifth consecutive win against Little Rock (98-79), Thursday.
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Murray State went in full throttle by scoring 28 points in the first quarter to the Trojans' 19. Resuming their blazing first-half, MSU scored 29 points in the second quarter.
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MSU clinched the game with a 25-point final quarter.
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Kate the Great
Katelyn Young made her seventh consecutive double-digit performance with a season-high of 31 points. She also made seven rebounds and four blocks.
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Perfect from the Line
Hannah McKay keeps it perfect in from the free-throw line by going two-for-two, she is now 24-for-24 from the line. McKay also posted 15 points, just behind Young's 31-point performance, along with seven rebounds.
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Run and Gun
The Racers posted their fifth 90-plus-point performance. They stay second in the nation in scoring offense with 94.9 points per game.
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What's Next?
Murray State will play their final non-conference game at Western Carolina, Monday.
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Follow the Racers on Twitter (@MSURacers), Instagram (@RacersAthletics) and Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Murray State Athletics. Follow Murray State basketball on Twitter (@RacersWBB) and Instagram (@MurrayStateRacersWBB).
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Team Stats
LR
MUR
FG%
.548
.613
3FG%
.273
.429
FT%
.364
.800
RB
24
38
TO
10
17
STL
6
6
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