Sunday, January 12
Murray, Ky.
2 p.m.
Murray State
10-4,4-1MVC
67
vs
60
UIC
4-10,1-4MVC
1
2
3
4
F
UIC
12
12
12
24
60
Murray St.
18
12
20
17
67
Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics
Record Breaking Sunday for Turner as Racers Defeat UIC
1/12/2025 5:21:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Rechelle Turner becomes the programs all-time wins leader as Murray State won 67-60 over UIC
Head Coach Rechelle Turner became the Murray State women's basketball all-time wins leader on Sunday afternoon as the Racers defeated UIC 67-60 at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. Turner, in her eighth year at the helm for MSU, picked up her 121st career victory to surpass Rob Cross as the programs wins leader.
The senior duo of Katelyn Young and Ava Learn led the Racers on the day with Young scoring 15 points and learn securing a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomores Halli Poock and Haven Ford put together 11 points apiece and freshman Braxcynn Baker had nine points, going three-for-six on three point attempts.
In a gritty defensive battle, the Racers forced 20 turnovers from UIC. Murray State sank 15 free throws to the Flames eight makes to prove to be the difference maker on the scoreboard.Â
Murray State now travels to Iowa for two road matchups with Drake and Northern Iowa.Â
Game Notes
The senior duo of Katelyn Young and Ava Learn led the Racers on the day with Young scoring 15 points and learn securing a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomores Halli Poock and Haven Ford put together 11 points apiece and freshman Braxcynn Baker had nine points, going three-for-six on three point attempts.
In a gritty defensive battle, the Racers forced 20 turnovers from UIC. Murray State sank 15 free throws to the Flames eight makes to prove to be the difference maker on the scoreboard.Â
Murray State now travels to Iowa for two road matchups with Drake and Northern Iowa.Â
Game Notes
- Head Coach Rechelle Turner became the program's all-time wins leader with the victory
- Turner's career record sits at 121-105 in her eighth season at the helm
- Senior post players Katelyn Young and Ava Learn led the Racers with 15 and 13 points respectively
- Learn secured her fifth double-double of the year
- Haven Ford and Halli Poock each had 11 points
- Freshman Braxcynn Baker made three three-point attempts off the bench for MSU
- Murray State is now 4-1 in MVC play and in a three way tie for second place
Team Stats
UIC
MUR
FG%
.429
.373
3FG%
.400
.308
FT%
.800
.625
RB
44
32
TO
20
10
STL
3
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
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