Murray State Racers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Murray St. 47, Tennessee Tech 39
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Isaiah Canaan scored 15 points and Murray State outscored Tennessee Tech by 14 points in the second half en route to a 47-39 victory in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Thursday.
Ed Daniel contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds for Murray State (15-4, 6-1), which has won four games in a row.
Jud Dillard had 12 points and five rebounds, and Dennis Ogbe contributed 10 points and six rebounds for Tennessee Tech (7-12, 1-6). The Golden Eagles have lost three in a row and eight of nine.
The Racers shot 34 percent from the field (16 of 47) to 25.5 percent for the Golden Eagles (13 of 51).
Trailing 26-20 at halftime, Murray State tied it at 32-all on Daniel's two free throws with 10:01 left.
Brandon Garrett's three-point play gave Murray State a 41-34 lead with 5:50 remaining, enough of a cushion to claim the victory.
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Referee:Barry Mathis
Referee:Jeff Smith
Referee:Alfred Smith
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 |
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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