High Flying Racers Dominant in Showing Against Evansville

Sunday, January 26

Murray, Ky.

2 p.m.

Murray State

14-4,8-1MVC

104

Evansville

5-14,1-7MVC

Evansville

Murray St.

104

Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics

High Flying Racers Dominant in Showing Against Evansville

1/26/2025 4:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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Muray State women's basketball secured their sixth straight win in a 104-66 victory over Evansville

Winner's of six-straight contests, Murray State women's basketball was dominant in a 104-66 win over Evansville at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. The Racers move to 14-4 overall and 8-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play and averaged 100.5 points in their two games this week.

After posting 33 points on Friday night, Katelyn Young scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds in just 23 minutes to lead MSU over the Purple Aces. Freshman guard Braxcynn Baker set a new career-high 18 points, making a team-high four three pointers.

Ava Learn continued to be a force in the post, with 14 points and 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season. Eight different Racers scored seven or more points, including 15 combined points from freshmen Jada Cook and Grace Billington.

Defensively, Murray State grabbed 15 steals for a season high while also blocking six shots. Trinity White led the team with four steals as the Purple Aces committed 23 turnovers.

Game Notes

Murray State moved to 8-1 in the MVC and is tied for first in the conference
Katelyn Young averaged 29 points for the week after posting 33 against Indiana State on Friday and 25 vs. Evansville on Sunday
Freshman Braxcynn Baker put together a career-high 18 points and four made three pointers
Ava Learn posted her eighth double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds
Four freshmen in Baker, Grace Billington, Jada Cook, and Adalyn Koelling combined for 36 points
Sophomore duo Halli Poock and Haven Ford combined for 20 points and nine assists
The Racers made 12 three pointers, led by Baker's four and Briley Pena's three
Murray State moves to 13-0 when scoring 80 or more points this season

The Racers travel to Belmont on Saturday in a battle among the top two teams in the MVC.

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