Racers Visit Western Carolina for Final Non-Conference Game

Monday, December 18

Cullowhee, N.C.

1 p.m.

Murray State

Western Carolina

Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics

Racers Visit Western Carolina for Final Non-Conference Game

12/17/2023 10:41:00 AM | Women's Basketball

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Racers visit Catamounts for the second time in history.

Opponent: Western Carolina Site (Venue): Cullowhee, N.C. (CFSB Center)
Date/Game Time: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023/1 p.m. CT
Audio: WNBS 1340AM PxP: Jeremy Rose
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
Twitter In Game: @RacersWBB
MUR Record (Streak): 6-2 (W4) Western Carolina Record (Streak): 2-9 (L7)
MUR Last Game: Win, 98-79 vs Little Rock (Dec. 14)
Western Carolina Last Game: Loss, 36-96 vs North Carolina (Dec. 15)
All-Time Series vs. Western Carolina: 1-0

The Murray State Women's Basketball Team is set to play Western Carolina for their second meeting, Monday. The Racers won their only meeting 77-72 at Western Carolina.

This is the Racers final non-conference game before they host Valparaiso on Dec. 30 to tip-off their second Missouri Valley Conference campaign.

The Racers are coming off a 98-79 win over Little Rock, Thursday.

MSU enters the game second in the nation in scoring offense with 94.8 points per game.

Katelyn Young posted a season-high of 31 points in win over Little Rock.

Young's performance against Little Rock was her seventh consecutive double-digit performance. She is now leading the MVC in points per game with 19.0.

The Racers lead the nation in bench points per game with 43.4.

Hannah McKay is the only player in the NCAA division who has not missed a free-throw. She remains perfect from the line by 24-for-24 through the season.

Scouting Western Carolina

Western Carolina currently has a 2-9 record this season.
They have collected wins over Agnes Scott and UNCW.
The Catamounts are led by Chelsea Wooten in points (113).
On the board, they are led by Lonasia Brewer with 63 rebounds followed by Tyja Beans with 52.

What a Racer Win Means?

The Races will have a 7-2 record for their sixth consecutive win.
Murray State will enter MVC play as the winningest team in the league.
Head Coach Rechelle Turner will be three wins away from her 100th career win.
Will be the Racers' third road win of the season.

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