Poock's Career Night Helps Racers Escape Flames

Thursday, March 5

Chicago, ILL.

7 p.m.

Murray State

27-3,18-1MVC

UIC

14-16,9-10MVC

Murray St.

UIC

Photo by: Clay Wagoner-Murray State Athletics

3/5/2026 10:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Halli Poock scored a career high 38 points as Murray State pulls off comeback win in Chicago

Halli Poock scored a career-high 38 points to lead Murray State to a 78-76 victory over UIC on Thursday night at Credit Union 1 Arena. Trailing by one with 1.5 seconds remaining in the game, Poock was fouled on a last-second three point attempt and sank all three free throws to seal the win.

Poock's record-breaking performance came on 12-of-20 shooting, including three 3-pointers and an 11-of-15 effort from the free-throw line. The junior guard added four assists and a steal in 36 minutes of action. Her previous career high was 34 points.

The Racers (27-3, 18-1 MVC) overcame a balanced attack from the Flames in a game that featured 10 ties and 10 lead changes. Haven Ford contributed 13 points, while Sharnecce Currie-Jelks anchored the interior with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double.

UIC was led by Julia Coleman, who scored a team-high 32 points on 15-of-20 shooting. Jessica Carrothers had a strong performance for the Flames, finishing with 27 points and 10 assists.

Murray State led 18-15 after the first quarter and the game settled at a 37-37 halftime tie. The Racers finished the game shooting 50.9 percent from the field and capitalized on 18 second-half free throws to secure the road win.

Game Notes

Poock notched a career high 38 points, her sixth occurrence of 30 or more points this season
The 38 point performance is the highest by a MVC player this season and just the sixth player in Division I to reach the mark this season
The junior guard is the MVC leader in scoring at 22.3 points per game overall and 25.9 points in MVC games
Sharnecce Currie-Jelks notched her nation leading 23rd double-double of the year
MSU extends their record for single-season wins to 27 victories this season
Murray State will finish out the regular season on Saturday at Valparaiso
The Racers have sealed the number one seed for the 2026 MVC Tournament

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