MURRAY STATE RACERS NEWS

KJ Williams - Scores 29 to put Racers in Finals Williams racked up 29 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 88-74 win over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact It's been an outstanding seven-game stretch for the Murray State center, who has put up 26.1 points and 8.1 rebounds on his way to securing a spot in the OVC final. Williams and the Racers will now take on Morehead State, though the nationally-ranked Racers are headed to the NCAA Tournament regardless of the outcome here.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Murray State advances to OVC title game

KJ Williams had 29 points and 10 rebounds and No. 22 Murray State advanced to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, beating  Southeast Missouri State 88-74 on Friday...

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Skipper-Brown - Scores three off bench Skipper-Brown (ankle) produced three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across 10 minutes during Friday's 88-74 victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact Skipper-Brown missed the final seven games of the regular season due to an ankle injury, but he was back in action to begin the Ohio Valley Tournament. While he should continue to come off the bench, it appears as though he's moved past his injury.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

SE Missouri State vs Murray State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (March 4) Friday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes an Ohio Valley conference tournament clash between the Southeast Missouri State Red...

MARCH 4, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

NCAA Tournament: Expect plenty of madness this March

The end of the men’s college basketball season promises to be as unpredictable as any and wilder than most, Martin Rogers writes.

MARCH 3, 2022

Vermont, Princeton, Iona could surprise in conference tourneys

As conference tournaments begin, Andy Katz picks teams in one-bid leagues that could surprise this week — and in March Madness.

MARCH 1, 2022

Tevin Brown - Steady impact for Racers Brown chipped in 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Saturday's 70-68 win over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact Brown provides upperclassman leadership for a tournament-bound Murray State team, leading the unit in minutes played (34.8 mpg) while registering second in scoring (16.4 ppg). He'll have started over 120 collegiate games by the time The Big Dance arrives -- all with the same program and coach. The Racers have several ways they can beat you, but will need to count on Brown for scoring in order to make multiple postseason wins a possibility.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justice Hill - Helps complete perfect OVC season Hill accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Saturday's 70-68 victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact Hill continues to serve as the floor general for a nationally-ranked Racers team. As a former Arkansas commit and JUCO transfer, the Little Rock native appears to have finally found his home. He's third on the squad in scoring with 13.0 ppg and second in minutes played at 30.3 mpg while also racking up 152 assists, good for a 5.1 apg average. Having won the Ohio Valley regular season, Hill and the Racers will be going dancing regardless of what happens in the conference tournament, which begins for them Friday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Hannibal - Pours in 20 off bench Hannibal provided 20 points (6-10 FG, 8-10 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 70-68 victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact Hannibal has carved in a solid role for himself after spending the first two seasons of his collegiate career with South Carolina. While still functioning as a reserve, Hannibal plays nearly five minutes per game more than a year ago while also increasing his scoring average from 6.0 ppg to 9.0 ppg. After moving from a power conference to a mid-major, Hannibal will also get the privilege of playing in the NCAA Tournament for the nationally-ranked Racers.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Williams - Hot streak continues Williams supplied 23 points (10-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 70-68 win over Southeast Missouri St...

Impact Over his last six games, Williams has elevated his scoring to new heights, as the 6-10 center is posting 25.7 points across 32.8 minutes over that span, with 7.8 rebounds per contest to boot. The nationally-ranked Racers are locked into a tournament spot regardless of what happens in the OVC Tournament, so Williams will soon have a chance to shine on the biggest stage.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Preview & Betting Guide: Murray State at Minus-Money in Top-Heavy OVC Murray State is the OVC's Goliath, but Belmont lurks just behind and we see a potential dark horse that could shake things up.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • NESN.COM

Williams leads No. 19 Murray State against Southeast Missouri State after 30-point game

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 19 Murray State plays Southeast Missouri State following Williams' 30-point performance

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 19 Murray St tops Belmont for OVC regular-season title

Forward KJ Williams had 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting and added five rebounds, and No. 19 Murray State claimed the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title with a  76-43 win o...

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray State vs Belmont Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for February 24 College Basketball Game Find Murray State vs. Belmont predictions, betting odds, moneyline, spread, over/under and more for the February 24 college basketball match...

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Belmont aims for 25th victory this season in matchup against No. 19 Murray State

Belmont will try to earn its 25th win of the season when the Bruins take on the No. 19 Murray State Racers

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UT Martin plays Southeast Missouri State following Simon's 24-point game

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belmont plays No. 19 Murray State following Sheppard's 20-point game

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 21 Murray St gets past UT Martin for 16th win in row

KJ Williams made a three-point play with 10 seconds left and No. 21 Murray State got past UT Martin 62-60 for its 16th straight win

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray State vs UT Martin Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Feb. 19) Murray State vs UT Martin prediction and college basketball pick straight up and ATS for Saturday's game between MUR vs UTM.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

No. 21 Murray State takes on UT Martin after Williams' 25-point showing

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Race against time: A moment with Matt McMahon and Murray State amid another memorable run The Racers, three years after Ja Morant led them to the NCAA Tournament, are back, ranked No. 21 and winners of their last 14 games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Curry leads UT Martin against No. 21 Murray State after 24-point performance

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 21 Murray St. tops Austin Peay for 15th straight victory

KJ Williams had 25 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 21 Murray State to a 91-56 victory over Austin Peay

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams leads No. 21 Murray State against Austin Peay after 21-point game Austin Peay Governors (10-14, 6-8 OVC) at Murray State Racers (24-2, 14-0 OVC)

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • THESTAR.COM