Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
3-2,0-0MVC
Illinois
3-1,0-0Big Ten
Racers Fall on the Road to Illini
11/18/2025 2:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball was unable to keep pace at Illinois, falling 88-68
The Murray State women's basketball team (2-2, 0-0 MVC) fell to Big Ten opponent Illinois (3-1, 0-0 Big Ten) by a score of 84-64 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.
The Illini established an early lead, finishing the first quarter up 25-16 and holding a 47-30 advantage at halftime. The home team maintained control, stretching their lead to 67-46 heading into the final frame. The contest saw the lead change three times and the score tied three times. The Racers outscored the Illini in the final quarter, 18-17.
Murray St. was led by three players in double figures: Keslyn Secrist, Halli Poock, and Sharnecce Currie-Jelks.
Game Notes
- Keslyn Secrist led the Racers with 17 points, connecting on 6-of-10 field goals and going 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
- Halli Poock contributed 15 points, hitting three 3-pointers on the day.
- Sharnecce Currie-Jelks added 14 points and led the team with eight rebounds.
- Murray St. outscored Illinois in the final quarter, 18-17.
- The Illini bench contributed 23 points in the victory.
- Both teams recorded 15 points off turnovers.
- Attendance for the matchup was 14,361.
