Quick Start Fades For Racers At Bradley

Saturday, February 11

Peoria, Ill.

1 p.m.

Murray State

13-13,8-8MVC

Bradley

19-8,12-4MVC

Murray St.

Bradley

Photo by: Furst Edition Photography

2/11/2023 12:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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The Racers played at Carver Arena for the first time since 1994

The Murray State Racers dropped an 83-48 loss against the Bradley Braves at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois.

The Racers (13-13) fell to 8-8 in the Missouri Valley Conference. MSU stays on the road Wednesday when they travel to Normal to face the Illinois State Redbirds.

DJ Burns scored 13 points and JaCobi Wood added 10 points..

In the first half, the Racers broke from the gate by hitting 7-of-9 from the field to lead 16-10 at 10:23 on Justin Morgan's 3-pointer. The Braves' 7-2 run at the 3:26 mark tied the game for the first time 21-21. Bradley took its first lead moments later and pushed it to 31-21 at halftime. The Racers hit 57 percent from the field on 9-of-17, including three 3-point baskets in the first half.

The Racers were down 53-36 with 12:09 left and were never able to mount a rally.

Game Notes

Today's contest was game 26 of the 30-game regular season and game 16 of the 20-game MVC season.
The Racers all-time series with the Braves is 8-8.
The Racers made their first visit to Carver Arena since they took on Bradley in the 1994 NIT under Coach Scott Edgar.
The Racers split their first MVC series with Bradley after winning at the CFSB Center 67-58 (Jan. 4)
MSU has two home games remaining this season. The Racers host Evansville (Feb. 18) and Valparaiso (Feb. 26).
The Racers didn't get to the free throw line in the first half, but hit 13-of-14 to start the second half and ended hitting 18-of-27.