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Murray State Racers vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - Murray State Wins 76-75
Illinois State was burned for 25 points by Rob Perry on Wednesday as Murray State picked up a 76-75 win at Redbird Arena.
Murray State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Kenny White Jr. had 16 points for Murray State and Quincy Anderson chipped in with 15 points. JaCobi Wood had 11 assists for them, while Rob Perry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Illinois State got 22 points from Seneca Knight in a losing cause and another 20 points from Kendall Lewis. Darius Burford contributed 6 assists for them, while Kendall Lewis had 9 rebounds.
Murray State led at halftime, 40-36.
Illinois State had a 28-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Murray State heads into a battle against Evansville. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.