NCAAB · Final

Murray State Tops Drake in Close Contest

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · CFSB Center

Murray State Racers 81, Drake Bulldogs 72, 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 Drake Bulldogs vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers beat Drake Bulldogs 81-72 at CFSB Center on December 18, 2025.

Who was favored in Drake Bulldogs vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Murray State Racers emerged victorious over the Drake Bulldogs with a final score of 81-72. This game, held at the CFSB Center, showcased the Racers' strong home performance and marked their fourth consecutive win, improving their home record to 6-0 this season. Murray State's recent form has been impressive, with a 7-3 record over their last ten games and an average of 91.0 points scored per game during this stretch. In contrast, Drake's performance has been less consistent, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and an average of 81.3 points scored.

The Racers have shown a significant scoring ability, averaging 87.2 points over their last five games, while allowing 77.6 points. Their last game before facing Drake saw them defeat the Akron Zips 115-100, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Meanwhile, Drake's recent form has been marred by a two-game losing streak, including a loss to North Dakota State Bison, where they fell 94-99. The Bulldogs have averaged 83.4 points in their last five games but have also allowed 75.0 points.

Historically, the matchup between these two teams has been competitive, with the series tied at 1-1 this season. Earlier in the year, Murray State secured a win against Drake on January 5, 2025, with a score of 66-59, but lost to them at home on February 5, 2025, with a score of 45-55. This recent victory for Murray State adds another chapter to their rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, which could have influenced the game. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Murray State favored by a spread of -7.5, with a total set at 156.5. The moneyline odds reflected a strong belief in Murray State's chances, with -340.0 for the Racers and 270.0 for the Bulldogs.

The conditions for the game were standard for a college basketball matchup, with no adverse weather or unusual circumstances reported. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of skill, particularly from Murray State's Roman Domon, who contributed significantly to the scoring in the second half with multiple free throws, helping to maintain their lead. Jaehshon Thomas also played a crucial role, hitting key shots and free throws to secure the win.

Overall, this game highlighted Murray State's dominance at home and their ability to perform under pressure, while Drake will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MUR -7.5	156.5 o -105 / u -115	Drake Bulldogs +270 · Murray State Racers -340

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Leaders

PointsFred King16Murray State Racers
AssistsFred King3Murray State Racers
ReboundsFred King11Murray State Racers
PointsJalen Quinn19Drake Bulldogs
AssistsOwen Larson3Drake Bulldogs
ReboundsOwen Larson8Drake Bulldogs

Recent form

Murray State Racers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W491 scored · 78.7 allowed per game5-0 at home

W115-100at Akron ZipsDec 13
W81-68vs Bellarmine KnightsDec 6
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

Drake Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak L281.3 scored · 68.2 allowed per game1-0 away

L94-99vs North Dakota State BisonDec 13
L69-74vs UAB BlazersDec 6
W108-57vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 3
W84-74vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 29
L62-71vs LSU TigersNov 29
W98-52vs Buena Vista BeaversNov 22
W71-62at Charleston CougarsNov 18
L59-61vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 15
W89-51vs Simpson (IA) StormNov 11
L79-81vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Drake Bulldogs	Murray State Racers
Field goals	26-58	23-57
Field goal %	45	40
Three-pointers	3-16	9-26
Three-point %	19	35
Free throws	17-23	26-31
Free throw %	74	84
Rebounds	35	34
Offensive rebounds	12	11
Defensive rebounds	23	23
Assists	9	10
Steals	3	7
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	11	5
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	13
Fast-break points	8	18
Points in the paint	40	28
Fouls	21	20
Largest lead	5	13
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	17	74

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-53Brayden Shorter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-54Brayden Shorter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-54Okku Federiko makes 4-foot dunk (Owen Larson assists)
2nd Half46-56Dylan Anderson makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half47-56Owen Larson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-56Owen Larson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-57Brayden Shorter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-58Brayden Shorter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-58Wilguens Jr. Exacte makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-58Wilguens Jr. Exacte makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-61Dylan Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mathis Courbon assists)
2nd Half52-61Jaehshon Thomas makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half53-61Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-61Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-64Mason Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Layne Taylor assists)
2nd Half56-64Andrew Alia makes layup (Okku Federiko assists)
2nd Half57-64Wilguens Jr. Exacte makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-64Wilguens Jr. Exacte makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-66Fred King makes layup (Roman Domon assists)
2nd Half60-66Jaehshon Thomas makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-69Layne Taylor makes 27-foot three point jumper (Fred King assists)
2nd Half60-71Fred King makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half62-71Jaehshon Thomas makes layup
2nd Half62-73Fred King makes layup
2nd Half62-74Fred King makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half62-75Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-75Okku Federiko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-75Okku Federiko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-75Jaehshon Thomas makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half66-76Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-77Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-77Okku Federiko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-77Okku Federiko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-78Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-79Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-79Jaehshon Thomas makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half70-80Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-81Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-81Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-81Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2