Murray State University Athletics
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Racers Score ACC Victory in Undefeated Feast Week
11/29/2025 1:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball defeated Boston College 82-77 to finish 2-0 in the Daytona Beach Classic
Murray St. secured a thrilling 82-77 victory over Boston College in the Daytona Beach Classic at the Ocean Center on November 29, 2025. The Racers improved to 5-2 on the season with the win.
In a tightly contested game that featured 15 lead changes and 6 ties, Murray St. trailed 20-15 after the first quarter but responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 27-23 to take a narrow lead into halftime. The second half remained a battle, but the Racers' efficient free-throw shooting down the stretch proved to be the difference. Murray St. shot an impressive 88.9% (24-of-27) from the charity stripe for the game.
Sharnecce Currie-Jelks led the way for Murray St. with a double-double, posting a team-high 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Haven Ford was instrumental in the win, tallying 16 points, 7 rebounds, and a game-high 6 assists. Keslyn Secrist contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Briley Pena rounded out the double-figure scorers with 11 points, going a perfect 3-for-3 from three-point range. Halli Poock added 7 points to the balanced attack.
- Sharnecce Currie-Jelks recorded yet another with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
- Haven Ford filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.
- Murray St. had four players score in double figures: Currie-Jelks (23), Ford (16), Secrist (14), and Pena (11).
- The game featured 15 lead changes and 6 ties
- The win marks the first victory over current ACC programs since the Racers beat Louisville in 1982
- Louisville was in the Metro Conference in 1982
- Murray State finishes the Daytona Beach Classic 2-0 after defeating George Mason on Friday and Boston College on Saturday
