Murray State Dominates Mississippi Valley State 108-60
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · CFSB Center
Murray State Racers 108, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Murray State Racers?
Murray State Racers beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 108-60 at CFSB Center on November 7, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Murray State Racers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils with a final score of 108-60. This game showcased Murray State's prowess, particularly as they improved their home record to 3-0 for the season. The Racers entered the matchup with a recent form of 5-4-1 over their last ten games, with a winning streak of one following their victory against the Omaha Mavericks on November 3, where they scored 85 points. Their scoring average over the last five games stood at 73.2, while they allowed an average of 69.0 points.
Conversely, Mississippi Valley State came into the game with a record of 1-2, having won their most recent game against Mississippi U for Women Owls, where they scored an impressive 97 points. However, their overall form has been concerning, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and an average scoring of 59.5 points while allowing 77.8 points per game. Their away record remained poor at 0-4, reflecting struggles in hostile environments.
The game took place at the CFSB Center, a venue where Murray State has historically performed well, and this match was no exception. The Racers were able to leverage their home-court advantage effectively. The scoring began with Murray State establishing a significant lead early on, and they maintained this dominance throughout the game, ultimately outscoring Mississippi Valley State by a substantial margin.
In terms of previous meetings, this game added to the narrative of Murray State's superiority over Mississippi Valley State, continuing a trend seen in past encounters. The Racers' ability to score freely and defend effectively was evident, as they averaged 64.1 points scored and 61.7 points allowed in their recent form, indicating a balanced approach to both offense and defense.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to field their regular lineups. The absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of a game, but in this case, both sides were able to compete with their available rosters.
The betting market had priced Murray State as the clear favorite, reflecting their stronger form and home advantage. The odds indicated a high probability of a Murray State win, which was validated by the final score. Conditions during the game were typical for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather affecting the indoor play.
Viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with standout performances from various players. Notable moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Murray State continued to extend their lead. Roman Domon contributed significantly with free throws, while KJ Tenner and Mathis Courbon added to the scoring with layups and a dunk, respectively. The Delta Devils struggled to keep pace, and their inability to defend against the Racers' offensive onslaught was evident.
Overall, this game highlighted the disparity between the two teams, with Murray State showcasing their strengths and Mississippi Valley State continuing to search for consistency in their performance.
Leaders
- PointsBrayden Shorter15Murray State Racers
- AssistsKJ Tenner6Murray State Racers
- ReboundsMason Miller8Murray State Racers
- PointsDaniel Mayfield17Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsMichael James2Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsSamuel Murray10Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Recent form
Murray State Racers
Last 10: 5-4-1Streak W164.1 scored · 61.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W85-77vs Omaha MavericksNov 3
- L62-70at Bradley BravesMar 8
- W74-53vs Evansville Purple AcesMar 7
- L60-70at Belmont BruinsMar 2
- W85-75vs Indiana State SycamoresFeb 26
- L83-85at Bradley BravesFeb 22
- W62-60vs Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 20
- L67-74vs Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 18
- D0-0vs Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 17
- W63-53vs UIC FlamesFeb 12
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 1-9Streak W159.5 scored · 77.8 allowed per game0-4 away
- W97-61vs Mississippi U for Women OwlsNov 6
- L55-106at UAB BlazersNov 4
- L62-66vs Jackson State TigersMar 8
- L64-72vs Alcorn State BravesMar 7
- L58-83vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsMar 2
- L56-64at Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 25
- L38-79at Texas Southern TigersFeb 22
- L56-79vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 18
- L70-82vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 16
- L39-86at Alcorn State BravesFeb 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | Murray State Racers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-60 | 38-79 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 4-15 | 15-43 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 35 |
| Free throws | 18-21 | 17-25 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 27 |
| Assists | 7 | 27 |
| Steals | 4 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 29 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 46 |
| Fouls | 23 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 55 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-64Javon Jackson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mason Miller.
- 2nd Half37-64Daniel Mayfield made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-64Patrick Punch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-67Mathis Courbon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Roman Domon.
- 2nd Half38-70Layne Taylor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brayden Shorter.
- 2nd Half39-70Patrick Punch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-72Fred King made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-73Fred King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-73Daniel Mayfield made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-75Fred King made Layup. Assisted by Brayden Shorter.
- 2nd Half42-76Fred King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-77Fred King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-77Michael James made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-77Michael James made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-79Layne Taylor made Layup. Assisted by Roman Domon.
- 2nd Half44-81Mathis Courbon made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-81Delkedric Holmes made Layup. Assisted by Michael James.
- 2nd Half47-81Daniel Mayfield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-81Daniel Mayfield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-81Michael James made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-81Michael James made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-84Brock Vice made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Traynor.
- 2nd Half50-86Javon Jackson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-88JJ Traynor made Dunk. Assisted by Layne Taylor.
- 2nd Half50-90Mason Miller made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-90Michael James made Jumper. Assisted by Patrick Punch.
- 2nd Half52-92KJ Tenner made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-94Mathis Courbon made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-96Brock Vice made Layup. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
- 2nd Half52-97Roman Domon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-100Mathis Courbon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
- 2nd Half52-102Roman Domon made Layup. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
- 2nd Half52-103Roman Domon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-105KJ Tenner made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-107Mathis Courbon made Dunk. Assisted by Roman Domon.
- 2nd Half53-107Michael James made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-107Samuel Murray made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-108Roman Domon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-108Delkedric Holmes made Layup. Assisted by Samuel Murray.
- 2nd Half60-108Michael James made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Patrick Punch.
Win probability
Above the line favours Murray State Racers, below favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
Venue
- CFSB CenterMurray, KY
- Attendance5214
- OfficialsJohn Hendricks, Ed Crenshaw Jr., Marcus Hawkins
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