NCAAB · Final

Murray State Tops Bellarmine in Home Victory

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · CFSB Center

Murray State Racers 81, Bellarmine Knights 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Bellarmine Knights vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers beat Bellarmine Knights 81-68 at CFSB Center on December 6, 2025.

Who was favored in Bellarmine Knights vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Murray State Racers secured an 81-68 victory over the Bellarmine Knights at the CFSB Center. This win reinforces Murray State's strong home performance, improving their record to 8-3 overall and maintaining an unbeaten home record of 6-0 this season. The Racers have demonstrated an impressive scoring average of 86.1 points per game at home, compared to their overall average of 83.2 points in their last five games.

Murray State entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Morehead State Eagles 84-52 and George Washington Revolutionaries 96-95. Their recent form shows a solid 6-4 record over their last ten games, with an average of 86.1 points scored and 76.6 points allowed. The Racers' home dominance has been a significant factor in their success, as they have consistently outperformed their opponents in front of their home crowd.

On the other hand, the Bellarmine Knights came into the game with a record of 4-5, including a recent win against Midway Eagles, where they triumphed 99-60. However, their overall away record stands at 1-4, indicating struggles on the road. The Knights have averaged 69.3 points scored and 70.4 points allowed in their last ten games, showcasing a more defensive approach compared to their opponents.

The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, favored Murray State significantly, with a spread of -16.5 and a moneyline of -1800 for the Racers, while Bellarmine was listed at +1000. The total points line was set at 157.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game.

In terms of scoring plays, the second half saw several key moments that contributed to Murray State's victory. Notable plays included a three-point jumper by Jack Karasinski, a jumper by Javon Jackson, and a series of layups from Myles Watkins, which helped maintain and extend the Racers' lead. The final scoring play came from JJ Traynor, who made a jumper assisted by Mason Miller, sealing the game at 81-68.

Injuries did not appear to significantly impact either team for this matchup, allowing both squads to field their best players. The conditions at the CFSB Center were favorable for a competitive game, and the home crowd undoubtedly played a role in energizing the Racers.

Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two programs, with Murray State continuing to assert their dominance at home while Bellarmine struggles to find consistency on the road. The Racers' ability to score efficiently and their strong defensive efforts were key to their success in this matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MUR -16.5	157.5 o -108 / u -112	Bellarmine Knights +1000 · Murray State Racers -1800

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Leaders

PointsJJ Traynor17Murray State Racers
AssistsJavon Jackson4Murray State Racers
ReboundsFred King9Murray State Racers
PointsBrian Waddell25Bellarmine Knights
AssistsBrian Waddell5Bellarmine Knights
ReboundsBrian Waddell6Bellarmine Knights

Recent form

Murray State Racers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W286.1 scored · 76.6 allowed per game5-0 at home

W84-52vs Morehead State EaglesDec 3
W96-95at George Washington RevolutionariesNov 26
L60-73at McNeese CowboysNov 25
L87-90at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersNov 24
W89-68vs Little Rock TrojansNov 19
W99-79vs Nicholls ColonelsNov 15
L91-102at SMU MustangsNov 12
W108-60vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsNov 8
W85-77vs Omaha MavericksNov 3
L62-70at Bradley BravesMar 8

Bellarmine Knights

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W169.3 scored · 70.4 allowed per game1-4 away

W99-60vs Midway EaglesDec 4
D0-0at Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 29
W74-69vs Houston Christian HuskiesNov 26
W70-58at The Citadel BulldogsNov 25
L79-86at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 20
L86-94vs Wofford TerriersNov 15
W94-55vs Hanover PanthersNov 13
L71-98at Kansas State WildcatsNov 9
L59-104at Georgia BulldogsNov 4
L61-80at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Austin Peay	22-9	+1	15-3
Central Arkansas	22-12	+1	15-3
Queens University	21-14	2	13-5
Lipscomb	19-13	3	12-6
Florida Gulf Coast	16-18	7	8-10
West Georgia	15-17	6	8-10
Bellarmine	13-19	8	7-11
Jacksonville	12-20	8	7-11
Stetson	12-21	8	7-11
Eastern Kentucky	11-21	7	7-11
North Florida	7-25	10	5-13
North Alabama	9-21	10	4-14
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Bellarmine Knights	Murray State Racers
Field goals	25-49	30-57
Field goal %	51	53
Three-pointers	6-18	11-30
Three-point %	33	37
Free throws	12-16	10-11
Free throw %	75	91
Rebounds	18	35
Offensive rebounds	2	10
Defensive rebounds	16	25
Assists	14	18
Steals	8	4
Blocks	0	3
Turnovers	11	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	18
Fast-break points	6	6
Points in the paint	36	28
Fouls	12	13
Largest lead	0	23
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

1st Half31-43Jack Karasinski made Layup. Assisted by Brian Waddell.
1st Half31-45JJ Traynor made Dunk. Assisted by Mathis Courbon.
1st Half32-45Jack Karasinski made Free Throw.
1st Half32-47Roman Domon made Layup. Assisted by Mathis Courbon.
1st Half33-47Brian Waddell made Free Throw.
1st Half34-47Brian Waddell made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-47Jack Karasinski made Layup.
2nd Half36-49Fred King made Dunk. Assisted by Javon Jackson.
2nd Half38-49Brian Waddell made Layup.
2nd Half38-51JJ Traynor made Dunk. Assisted by Javon Jackson.
2nd Half38-53JJ Traynor made Jumper.
2nd Half40-53Brian Waddell made Layup. Assisted by Sam Donald.
2nd Half40-55JJ Traynor made Dunk.
2nd Half40-57JJ Traynor made Dunk. Assisted by Roman Domon.
2nd Half42-57Michael Wilson Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Brian Waddell.
2nd Half42-59Roman Domon made Jumper.
2nd Half43-59Brian Waddell made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-59Brian Waddell made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-61Roman Domon made Layup.
2nd Half44-62Roman Domon made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-62Brian Waddell made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-62Jack Karasinski made Layup. Assisted by Sam Donald.
2nd Half47-65Mason Miller made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half47-68Roman Domon made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half49-68Jack Karasinski made Layup. Assisted by Myles Watkins.
2nd Half49-71Roman Domon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
2nd Half51-71Kenyon Goodin made Layup.
2nd Half51-74JJ Traynor made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half53-74Brian Waddell made Layup.
2nd Half55-74Donovan Hunter made Jumper.
2nd Half57-74Darrius Bolden made Layup.
2nd Half59-74Brian Waddell made Layup.
2nd Half62-74Jack Karasinski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darrius Bolden.
2nd Half62-76Javon Jackson made Jumper.
2nd Half64-76Myles Watkins made Layup. Assisted by Brian Waddell.
2nd Half64-78Javon Jackson made Jumper.
2nd Half66-78Myles Watkins made Layup.
2nd Half66-79Roman Domon made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-79Jack Karasinski made Layup.
2nd Half68-81JJ Traynor made Jumper. Assisted by Mason Miller.