Racers Take Battle of the Valley's Best

Thursday, February 27

Murray, Ky.

6 p.m.

Murray State

19-7,13-4MVC

Missouri State

22-6,14-3MVC

Missouri St.

Murray St.

Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics

2/27/2025 9:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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Murray State women's basketball defeated Missouri State 78-67 in a matchup of the MVC's top two teams

Murray State women's basketball picked up a 78-67 win over Missouri State on Thursday night at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. The win gives the Racers a win over every team in the Missouri Valley Conference this season and moved them to within one game of first place in the league.

Halli Poock and Katelyn Young combined for 53 points to lead the way for Murray State. Poock started the game strong, finishing the first half with 15 points while Young finished the game on fire, going on a run of 11 straight points for the Racers in the fourth quarter.

Haven Ford poured in 12 points and seven rebounds and Ava Learn neared a double-double with nine points and 12 rebounds.

As a team, the Racers went a perfect 23-23 at the free throw line, compared to Missouri State's seven makes at the line.

Murray State is now 13-4 in MVC play, just one game behind Missouri State entering the final three games of the regular season.

Game Notes

Katelyn Young set the new Murray State career rebounding record, passing Jackie Mounts 1,170
Young is now the all-time leading scorer and rebounder at MSU
The Oakwood, Illinois native led all scorers in the contest with 27 points
Sophomore Halli Poock put together 26 points and four assists
Haven Ford and Ava Learn each neared a double double in the contest
Murray State now has a win over every team in the MVC this season
With 13 wins in the MVC, the Racers have set a new program high for MVC wins

Murray State now hosts Southern Illinois on Saturday for Senior Day at 2 p.m.