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Valparaiso Beacons vs Murray State Racers Wrap - Murray State Wins 77-76
DJ Burns scored 21 points leading Murray State to a 77-76 victory over Valparaiso at CFSB Center on Sunday.
Bettors who backed Murray State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5.
Quincy Anderson had 15 points for Murray State and JaCobi Wood chipped in with 13 points. JaCobi Wood had 5 assists for them, while DJ Burns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Valparaiso got a 24-point performance from Ben Krikke, who was supported by 18 points from Kobe King. Nick Edwards had 5 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Maximus Nelson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Murray State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Murray State had a 33-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.