Turner Ties Wins Record as Racers Blow Past Valpo

Friday, January 10

Murray, Ky.

6 p.m.

Murray State

9-4,3-1MVC

Valparaiso

5-10,1-3MVC

Valparaiso

Murray St.

Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics

1/10/2025 9:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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Murray State women's basketball defeated Valparaiso 82-45 as Head Coach Rechelle Turner tied the program wins record

Murray State women's basketball defeated Valparaiso 82-45 on Friday night at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. The victory marks Rechelle Turner's 120th at the helm for the Racers to tie her with Rob Cross for the most victories in program history.

Three different players picked up a double-double, highlighted by Katelyn Young's 19 points and 12 rebounds. Ava Learn grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to go with 12 points and Haven Ford had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Halli Poock put together 10 points as Trinity White and Destiny Thomas both had eight points. As a team, the Racers grabbed 62 rebounds, one of the 10 highest totals in program history.

Murray State was able to limit Valpo to just 28 rebounds and forced 23 Beacon turnovers. The Racers held Valpo to just nine points in the fourth quarter as MSU scored 18 in the final frame to extend their lead to 37.

Murray State now sets its sights on UIC as the Racers host the Flames on Sunday.

Game Notes

Rechelle Turner tied the programs all-time wins mark with the 82-45 victory
Three Racers picked up a double-double for the first time since January of 2020
MSU grabbed 62 team rebounds, ranking amongst the 10 highest totals in program history
Ava Learn had a career-high 18 rebounds
MSU out rebounded the Beacons 62-28
The Racers held the Beacons to an opponent season low 45 points

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