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Recap - Murray State Defeats Southeast Missouri State 77-60

Murray State got a 26-point performance from KJ Williams, who added 11 rebounds as Murray State ran past Southeast Missouri State 77-60 on Monday at Show Me Center.

Murray State was a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

DaQuan Smith had 16 points for Murray State and Demond Robinson chipped in with 10 points. Tevin Brown had 4 assists for them, while KJ Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Southeast Missouri State got 12 points from Eric Reed Jr. in a losing cause and another 11 points from DQ Nicholas. Dylan Branson contributed 4 assists for them, while DQ Nicholas had 9 rebounds.

Murray State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Murray State had a 30-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Murray State heads into a battle against Morehead State. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee Tech.