Murray State Racers vs Drake Bulldogs
Williams leads Murray State over Drake 68-59
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jarvis Williams had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and three other Murray State players reached double figures Sunday night in a 68-59 victory over Drake in the Challenge in Music City.
T.J. Sapp hit two 3-pointers during a 10-0 run to give Murray State a 54-48 lead with 5:46 to play. Chris Caird scored four points and Gary Ricks Jr. split a pair of free throws to pull Drake within 56-53 with 4:27 left. The Racers then forced four turnovers while closing on a 12-6 run to seal it.
Williams was 7 of 12 from the field and 6 of 6 from the line. Justin Seymour had 14 points, Sapp scored 11 and Cameron Payne had 10 points for Murray State (3-4).
Ricks Jr., scored 17 points, Caird 16 and Reed Timmer 13 for Drake (1-6).
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Andrew Walton
Referee:Kevin Fehr
Referee:J.B. DeRosa
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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