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
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Casey Brockman
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Danny Alfeldt
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Alexa Becker
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Murray State Hall of Fame Inductee Ivan Roe
Tuesday, January 20













