Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
12-2,3-0MVC
Bradley
8-6,1-2MVC
Marathon Racers Win Second Consecutive Double Overtime Game
1/4/2026 10:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball extended their winning streak to 10 games, defeating Bradley 93-82
Halli Poock and Sharnecce Currie-Jelks each recorded double-doubles to lead Murray State to a 93-82 double-overtime victory over Bradley on Sunday night at the CFSB Center.
Poock finished with a team-high 26 points and 10 assists, while Currie-Jelks dominated the glass with 24 points and 20 rebounds. The Racers (12-2, 3-0 MVC) outscored the Braves 15-4 in the second overtime period to secure the win after a back-and-forth contest that featured 16 lead changes and nine ties.
Keslyn Secrist added 18 points for Murray State, and Haven Ford contributed 11 points in the win. The Racers' offense was efficient from the free-throw line, connecting on 20-of-23 (87%) attempts.
Bradley (8-6, 1-2 MVC) was led by Maya Foz, who scored a game-high 29 points. Kaylen Nelson added 16 points, while Amy O'Hara came off the bench to provide 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Braves.
The game remained tight throughout regulation. Murray State held a 53-47 lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Bradley rallied with a 23-17 frame to force the first overtime tied at 70-70. Both teams traded buckets in the initial five-minute extra period, each scoring eight points to send the game into a second overtime.
Murray State finally pulled away in the final five minutes, hitting 5-of-6 shots from the field in the second overtime to seal the victory. The Racers capitalized on turnovers throughout the night, scoring 28 points off Bradley miscues.
Game Notes
- Murray State extended its winning streak to 10 games, the streak matches last year's season long
- The matchup marked the second consecutive double overtime win for MSU following Friday night's victory over Illinois State
- Sharnecce Currie-Jelks posted her second straight game of 20+ points and 20+ rebounds
- Currie-Jelks becomes the third player in DI since 2003 (first since 2019) with back-to-back 20-20 games
- Only 24 players have achieved a single 20-20 game since 2003
- The junior forward picks up her 11th double double of the season to tie her for the national lead
- Poock becomes just the sixth MVC player since 2003 to post a 25 point, five rebound, and 10 assist game
- The Racers move to 3-0 in MVC play
