Murray State University Athletics

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Racers Best Aces at The Bank
3/1/2024 8:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women’s basketball wins 85-59 over Evansville.
In A Nutshell
Murray State women's basketball best Evansville 85-59 to earn their 10th Missouri Valley Conference win of the season, Friday.
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The Racers came out to a slow start as they were outscored 20-15 by the Aces in the first quarter. They came back and outscored Evansville 24-8 in the second quarter to take the lead.
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Murray State extends their lead in the third and fourth quarter by outscoring the Aces 21-12 and 25-19.
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The Racers are now 10-7 in MVC play and are sitting at sixth in the conference standings. They are 17-9 overall this season.
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Kate the Great
Katelyn Young was two rebounds away from her 11th double-double of the season with 22 points and eight rebounds.
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Young is averaging 19.08 points per game this season.
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Bigs in double figures
Hannah McKay (14) and Ava Learn (11) both posted double-figure points along with Young.
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What's Next?
Murray State will host Indiana State for the
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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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Murray State women's basketball best Evansville 85-59 to earn their 10th Missouri Valley Conference win of the season, Friday.
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The Racers came out to a slow start as they were outscored 20-15 by the Aces in the first quarter. They came back and outscored Evansville 24-8 in the second quarter to take the lead.
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Murray State extends their lead in the third and fourth quarter by outscoring the Aces 21-12 and 25-19.
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The Racers are now 10-7 in MVC play and are sitting at sixth in the conference standings. They are 17-9 overall this season.
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Kate the Great
Katelyn Young was two rebounds away from her 11th double-double of the season with 22 points and eight rebounds.
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Young is averaging 19.08 points per game this season.
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Bigs in double figures
Hannah McKay (14) and Ava Learn (11) both posted double-figure points along with Young.
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What's Next?
Murray State will host Indiana State for the
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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
Evans
MUR
FG%
.365
.464
3FG%
.231
.273
FT%
.769
.833
RB
35
43
TO
16
11
STL
7
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Players Mentioned
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