Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
15-2,6-0MVC
Southern Illinois
4-12,1-6MVC
Racers Roll Win Streak to 13 in a Row
1/15/2026 9:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball defeated Southern Illinois 87-74 to extend program record winning streak to 13 straight
Halli Poock scored 23 points to lead Murray State to an 87-74 victory over Southern Illinois on Thursday night at the Banterra Center, extending the Racers' winning streak to 13 games.
Murray State (15-2, 6-0 MVC) maintained its perfect start to Missouri Valley Conference play as Poock finished 8-of-13 from the floor, including three 3-pointers, while adding five assists. Haven Ford contributed 20 points and six rebounds, and Sharnecce Currie-Jelks recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Racers took control early, ending the first quarter with a 23-14 lead. Although the Salukis (4-12, 1-6 MVC) kept pace in the second quarter, Murray State narrowly out scored SIU in each quarter in the second half. Keslyn Secrist also reached double figures for the Racers, finishing with 15 points and four rebounds.
It is the second straight game with four Racers scoring at least 15 points.
The Racers return home to face Belmont on Sunday in a battle of the last two undefeated teams in MVC Play.Â
Game Notes
- The win gives MSU 13 consecutive victories, extending the program record winning streak
- The streak is the 5th longest in the nation
- Murray State is now 6-0 in MVC play for the first time since the Racers joined the league
- Currie-Jelks recorded her 14th double-double of the season to keep her tied for the national lead
- The All-Conference duo of Ford and Poock combined for 43 points and 10 assists
- Secrist scored 15 points for a second consecutive game
- MSU has scored at least 74 points in all 15 wins this season
