Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
6-2,0-0MVC
Morehead State
3-5,0-0OVC
Ford Shines in Homecoming Game, Racers Down Eagles
12/3/2025 7:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball defeated Morehead State 85-78 on Wednesday Night
Murray St. overcame a slow start and a halftime deficit to defeat Morehead St. 85-78 at Johnson Arena in Morehead, Kentucky, on December 3, 2025. The win moved Murray St. to 6-2 on the season, while Morehead St. fell to 3-5.
The Racers found themselves in an early hole, trailing 16-11 after the first quarter, but bounced back with a high-scoring second period to cut the halftime deficit to 41-39. Murray St. continued its momentum in the second half, reclaiming the lead in the third quarter and outscoring Morehead St. 25-21 in the final frame to seal the victory. The game was a tightly contested affair featuring 12 ties and 11 lead changes.
Haven Ford paced the Racers with 21 points, adding 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals in a comprehensive performance. Sharnecce Currie-Jelks was a dominant force inside, recording a double-double with 20 points and a game-high 14 rebounds. Halli Poock contributed 15 points, while Keslyn Secrist added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Briley Pena chipped in 7 points to round out the scoring for the starters.
- Sharnecce Currie-Jelks recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
- Haven Ford led the team in scoring (21), assists (6), and steals (5) in her homecoming game to her hometown in Morehead, Ky.
- Murray St. forced 19 turnovers and capitalized by scoring 32 points off those takeaways.
- The Racers outrebounded Morehead St. 42-34, including 12 offensive rebounds.
- Murray St. shot 78.9% (15-of-19) from the free-throw line compared to Morehead St.'s 53.3% (8-of-15).
- The game featured 11 lead changes and 12 ties.
