Murray State hosts Tennessee Tech after Williams' 33-point showing

Published Jan. 23, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-12, 2-2 OVC) at Murray State Racers (16-2, 7-0 OVC)

Murray, Kentucky; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Murray State takes on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles after K.J. Williams scored 33 points in Murray State's 74-66 win over the UT Martin Skyhawks.

The Racers have gone 10-0 at home. Murray State has a 1-0 record in one-possession games.

The Golden Eagles are 2-2 in conference play. Tennessee Tech is 0-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Racers and Golden Eagles match up Monday for the first time in OVC play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tevin Brown is averaging 18.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Racers. Williams is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games for Murray State.

Keishawn Davidson averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Eagles, scoring 10.7 points while shooting 44.3% from beyond the arc. Jr. Clay is shooting 34.3% and averaging 9.9 points over the last 10 games for Tennessee Tech.

LAST 10 GAMES: Racers: 9-1, averaging 78.5 points, 35.9 rebounds, 15.7 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.6 points per game.

Golden Eagles: 3-7, averaging 71.0 points, 33.9 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.6 points.

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