Murray State Racers @ Illinois State Redbirds
Perry scores 25, Murray State downs Illinois State 76-75
NORMAL, Ill. -- — Rob Perry scored 25 points to help Murray State defeat Illinois State 76-75 on Wednesday night.
Perry added six rebounds for the Racers (14-13, 9-8 Missouri Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. scored 16 points while going 7 of 10 from the field. Quincy Anderson recorded 15 points and shot 6 for 7, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Seneca Knight led the Redbirds (10-18, 5-12) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and eight rebounds. Kendall Lewis added 20 points, nine rebounds and three steals for Illinois State. In addition, Darius Burford had 18 points and six assists.
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Game Information
Normal, IL
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Gary Maxwell
Referee:K.B. Burdett Jr.
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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