ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Murray State Defeats Middle Tennessee 85-52
Middle Tennessee was run off the court by Murray State on Saturday as they blasted them 85-52 at CFSB Center.
Murray State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites.
Murray State got 22 points from KJ Williams and another 19 points from Jaiveon Eaves. DaQuan Smith contributed 9 assists, while KJ Williams cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got a 15-point performance from C.J. Jones, who was supported by 10 points from Eli Lawrence. Antonio Green had 4 assists in a losing cause for Middle Tennessee, while Antonio Green grabbed 6 rebounds.
Murray State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Murray State as they grabbed 36 boards, while Middle Tennessee only had 26
Murray State heads into a battle against Kennesaw State. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Mississippi.