Halli Poock scored 21 points as the Murray State Racers topped the Morehead State Eagles 81-72 on Thursday at CFSB Center.
The Racers set the tone early, taking the first quarter 24-14. They led by as many as 20 points. The Racers led 62-45 after three quarters and 69-51 with six minutes left, but the Eagles would not go away and won the fourth quarter 27-19 before the Racers held on.
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For Murray State, Halli Poock finished with 21 points and three assists, Sharnecce Currie-Jelks added 13 points and nine rebounds, while Katie Reed contributed 12 points and five rebounds off the bench.
For Morehead State, Heidi Smith finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, a double-double, and Kensley Feltner added 17 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double.
The Racers improved to 2-2. The Eagles fell to 0-4.
The Racers sit first in the MVC. Murray State is 1-1 at home and 1-1 away from home. The Eagles sit first in the OVC and have lost four straight. Morehead State is 0-1 at home and 0-3 away from home.
The Racers are back in action when they visit the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Eagles are back in action when they host the IU Indianapolis Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
