Racers Program Record Winning Streak Comes to an End

Friday, January 23

Cedar Falls, Iowa

6 p.m.

Murray State

16-3,7-1MVC

Northern Iowa

10-8,6-2MVC

Murray St.

UNI

Photo by: Clay Wagoner-Murray State Athletics

1/23/2026 9:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Murray State fell to Northern Iowa to snap their 14 game winning streak

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Halli Poock scored a game-high 21 points, but Murray State could not overcome a sharp-shooting Northern Iowa squad, falling 89-74 at the McLeod Center on Friday night.

The Racers (16-3, 7-1 MVC) saw their 14-game winning streak slip as the Panthers (10-8, 6-2 MVC) shot a blistering 60.7% from the field and 72.2% from three-point range. UNI established control early with a 24-19 first-quarter lead and never trailed again.

Sharnecce Currie-Jelks added 17 points and seven rebounds for Murray State, while Haven Ford chipped in 11 points. Keslyn Secrist led the Racers on the boards with 10 rebounds to go along with eight points.

The Panthers were led by Jenna Twedt's 20 points, while Taryn Wharton and Kaylynn Janes each contributed 15. Despite outscoring UNI 42-36 in the paint, the Racers struggled from the perimeter, connecting on just 7 of 26 long-range attempts.

Murray State looks to rebound on Sunday at Drake.

Game Notes

Murray State's program record 14-game winning streak came to an end
The streak spanned from November 22, 2025 through tonight, helping them to their best MVC start since joining the league.
Halli Poock dropped 21 points in her "homecoming" game as her hometown is Waterloo, Iowa
MSU remains at the top of the Valley standings at 7-1 in league play

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