Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
2-1,0-0MVC
South Dakota State
3-0,0-0Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray St. | 15 | 7 | 26 | 12 | 60 |
| South Dakota St. | 10 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 91 |
Jackrabbits Too Much for Racers
11/11/2025 9:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball fell 91-60 to SDSU
Murray State women's basketball fell Monday night in Brookings, South Dakota, as South Dakota State pulled away for a 91-60 win at First Bank & Trust Arena.
Junior guard Haven Ford led the Racers with 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Sharnecce Currie-Jelks added 14 points and eight rebounds, while Keslyn Secrist grabbed nine boards. Halli Poock finished with seven points and two assists.
Murray State came out strong in the opening quarter, jumping to a 15-10 lead behind baskets from Ford and Currie-Jelks. The Racers struggled to find offense in the second frame, however, as South Dakota State surged ahead with a 25-7 quarter to take a double-digit lead into halftime.
The Jackrabbits stayed hot the rest of the way, shooting 57.6 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three. Murray State showed life in the third quarter with 26 points, but South Dakota State closed strong to remain unbeaten on the year.
Murray State finished 21-for-72 (29.2%) from the floor and 5-for-29 (17.2%) from beyond the arc.
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Game Notes:
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Haven Ford scored in double figures for the second straight game to open the season.
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Sharnecce Currie-Jelks recorded her second consecutive double-digit scoring effort
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The Racers fell to 2-1 overall and 0-1 on the road.
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Murray State returns home later this week to continue non-conference play against St. Louis at the CFSB Center.
