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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Murray State Racers Recap - Murray State Wins 75-54

Middle Tennessee was run off the court by Murray State on Saturday as they blasted them 75-54 at CFSB Center.

Murray State was a -4.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

JaCobi Wood had 18 points for Murray State and Nick Ellington chipped in with 17 points. Rob Perry had 5 assists for them, while Nick Ellington was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Middle Tennessee got 16 points from Elias King in a losing cause and another 9 points from Jacob Johnson. Jestin Porter contributed 3 assists for them, while Chris Loofe had 7 rebounds.

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

Murray State had a 35-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Murray State takes its act home to face UIC looking for another win. For Middle Tennessee, they head home to face Reinhardt.