NCAAB · Final

Middle Tennessee Edges Murray State in Thrilling Finish

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · John Gray Gymnasium

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 90, Murray State Racers 87, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Murray State Racers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat Murray State Racers 90-87 at John Gray Gymnasium on November 23, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders secured a narrow victory over the Murray State Racers, winning 90-87 at the John Gray Gymnasium. This game was particularly significant as it marked a turnaround for the Blue Raiders, who had lost their previous game against the Michigan Wolverines just days earlier. The win improves their record to 5-1, while the Racers fall to 4-3.

Middle Tennessee entered the game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this victory. They averaged 79.8 points scored per game and allowed 69.3 points during this stretch. Their home record stood at 4-1, showcasing their strength at home, while their away record was 3-2. In contrast, Murray State had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 83.6 points scored and allowed 73.9 points per game, with a perfect home record of 6-0 but struggling on the road with an 0-4 record.

The matchup was not only a battle of current form but also a rematch from earlier in the season. In their previous encounter on November 16, 2024, Middle Tennessee fell to Murray State with a score of 67-88. This time, however, they managed to flip the script and secure a win against their rivals.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team, which can often play a crucial role in the outcome of such close games. However, the absence of key players can heavily influence a team's performance, and both coaches would have had to strategize accordingly.

The betting market reflected a close contest, with Middle Tennessee priced at -1.5 against Murray State, according to the provider. This line indicated that the game was expected to be competitive, and the final score certainly lived up to that expectation.

Conditions in the gym were typical for a late November evening, with fans filling the stands and creating an electric atmosphere that often accompanies such rivalries. The excitement was palpable, especially in the second half as both teams exchanged leads and fought for every point.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to several key moments that defined the outcome. In the second half, Roman Domon made a pivotal three-point jumper, bringing the score to 85-83 in favor of the Blue Raiders. Sean Smith followed up with a jumper to extend the lead to 87-83. KJ Tenner then contributed with crucial free throws, maintaining the Blue Raiders' edge. Despite a valiant effort from Murray State, including free throws from Domon and a layup from Chris Loofe, they were unable to close the gap in the final moments, resulting in a hard-fought victory for Middle Tennessee.

Overall, this game showcased the resilience and skill of the Blue Raiders, who managed to bounce back from their recent defeat and secure a win against a tough opponent. The close scoreline and the intensity of the match made it a memorable fixture in the NCAAB calendar.

Leaders

PointsTorey Alston26Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
AssistsSean Smith4Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
ReboundsTorey Alston16Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
PointsFred King18Murray State Racers
AssistsKJ Tenner4Murray State Racers
ReboundsFred King6Murray State Racers

Recent form

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Last 10: 7-3Streak L179.8 scored · 69.3 allowed per game4-1 at home

L61-86at Michigan WolverinesNov 19
W77-72at Evansville Purple AcesNov 13
W109-56vs Webster GorloksNov 9
W100-51vs Milligan BuffaloesNov 5
L68-70at Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 14
W77-75vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsMar 14
W78-56vs Florida International PanthersMar 8
L81-86vs Liberty FlamesMar 7
W76-75at UTEP MinersMar 1
W71-66at New Mexico State AggiesFeb 28

Murray State Racers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W283.6 scored · 73.9 allowed per game0-4 away

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
W74-53vs Evansville Purple AcesMar 7
L60-70at Belmont BruinsMar 2
W85-75vs Indiana State SycamoresFeb 26
L83-85at Bradley BravesFeb 22

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
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14

Box score

Stat	Murray State Racers	Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Field goals	30-62	37-74
Field goal %	48	50
Three-pointers	7-22	6-16
Three-point %	32	38
Free throws	20-29	10-18
Free throw %	69	56
Rebounds	34	46
Offensive rebounds	8	17
Defensive rebounds	26	29
Assists	12	17
Steals	4	3
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	8	10
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	6
Fast-break points	11	12
Points in the paint	46	60
Fouls	17	23
Largest lead	4	9

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-60Jahvin Carter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luka Jovanovic.
2nd Half54-60JJ Traynor made Jumper. Assisted by Layne Taylor.
2nd Half54-62Alec Oglesby made Layup.
2nd Half54-63Alec Oglesby made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-63Mathis Courbon made Jumper.
2nd Half58-63Mathis Courbon made Layup. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
2nd Half58-65Torey Alston made Layup.
2nd Half61-65Brayden Shorter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
2nd Half61-66Tre Green made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-67Tre Green made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-67Mathis Courbon made Dunk.
2nd Half64-67Roman Domon made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-67Roman Domon made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-69Kamari Lands made Layup. Assisted by Sean Smith.
2nd Half66-69Mathis Courbon made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-69Mathis Courbon made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-69Mason Miller made Jumper.
2nd Half69-71Chris Loofe made Layup. Assisted by Jahvin Carter.
2nd Half69-73Sean Smith made Jumper. Assisted by Chris Loofe.
2nd Half69-75Chris Loofe made Dunk. Assisted by Sean Smith.
2nd Half70-75Javon Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-75Javon Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-77Torey Alston made Jumper.
2nd Half72-77Fred King made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-77Fred King made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-79Luka Jovanovic made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half76-79Brayden Shorter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Traynor.
2nd Half76-81Torey Alston made Jumper.
2nd Half78-81JJ Traynor made Layup.
2nd Half78-83Torey Alston made Dunk. Assisted by Sean Smith.
2nd Half78-85Sean Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half80-85Fred King made Dunk. Assisted by Mason Miller.
2nd Half83-85Roman Domon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by KJ Tenner.
2nd Half83-87Sean Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half84-87KJ Tenner made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-87KJ Tenner made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-89Chris Loofe made Layup. Assisted by Jahvin Carter.
2nd Half86-89Roman Domon made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-89Roman Domon made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-90Sean Smith made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, below favours Murray State Racers.