Arch Madness Seeding In Play For Racers & Bears

Tuesday, February 21

Springfield, Mo.

6 p.m.

Murray State

Missouri State

2/19/2023 3:50:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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Tournament time is near as the Racers play Missouri State in Springfield

With State Farm Arch Madness coming next week in St. Louis, the Murray State Racers (15-13, 10-8 MVC) travels to Springfield to take on the Missouri State Bears (14-14, 10-8 MVC). Tip time at the Great Southern Bank Area is 6 p.m.

Having won the first game between the two in Murray (Jan. 28), the Racers have a chance to take the season series and set themselves up for a possible 6-seed in the MVC Tournament. After Tuesday's game in Springfield, the Racers close the 2022-23 regular season at home Saturday against the Valparaiso Beacons.

The Racers have had an uptick in offense in the last week of wins at Illinois State and home against Evansville. There Racers were a combined 54-of-111 (.486) from the field and 14-of-33 from the 3-point line (.424). MSU has been very good as they have all season in getting to the free throw line and making a bunch on 28-of-33 (.848).

Missouri State Bears 14-14 (10-8 MVC)
Head Coach: Dana Ford
Alma Mater: Illinois State (2006)
at MOST: 5th season (86-65)
Career: 9th season (143-130)
Missouri Valley: 54-36

Murray State Racers 15-13 (10-8 MVC)
Head Coach: Steve Prohm
Alma Mater: Alabama (1997)
at MUR: 5th season (119-42)
Career: 11th season (216-137)
Missouri Valley: 10-8

Game Information
Opponent: Missouri State Bears Site (Venue): Springfield, Mo. (Great Southern Bank Arena)
Date/Game Time: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023/6 p.m.
Audio: WFGS Froggy 103.7FM PxP: Neal Bradley Analyst: Kenny Roth
TV: CBSSN PxP: Meghan McPeak Analyst: Steve Wolf
Live Stats: GoRacers.com Twitter In Game: @RacersHoops
MUR Record (Streak): 15-13, 10-8 MVC (W2) MOST Record (Streak): 14-14, 10-8 MVC (L2)
MUR Last Game: Won 74-68 home vs Evansville
MOST Last Game: Lost 69-66 home vs UNI
All-Time Series vs. MOST: Racers lead 4-3. Racers are 1-2 in Springfield
First Meeting: 1943 MSU won in Kansas City at the NAIB National Tournament 72-44
Last Meeting: 2023 Home Racers won 74-71
Last Overtime: None
Last MSU Win: 2023 Home Racers won 74-71 Last MOST Win: 2019 at MOST 71-69
Largest MSU Win: +27 neutral 1943 72-44 Largest MSU Loss: -13 away 89-76 in 2011
Last Five vs MOST: 2-3