NCAAB · Final

Northern Iowa Dominates Murray State in 89-60 Victory

Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · CFSB Center

Northern Iowa Panthers 89, Murray State Racers 60, 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Murray State Racers?

Northern Iowa Panthers beat Murray State Racers 89-60 at CFSB Center on February 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Northern Iowa Panthers vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Northern Iowa Panthers triumphed over the Murray State Racers with a final score of 89-60. This game showcased Northern Iowa's strong performance, particularly in the second half, allowing them to secure a significant victory at the CFSB Center. The Panthers' win is a notable achievement, especially considering their previous encounters with Murray State, where they had a mixed record of 1-2-1 in their last four meetings.

Entering this game, Murray State held a home record of 18-8, while Northern Iowa had an away record of 16-9. The Racers had been showing some inconsistent form, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games and a scoring average of 83.1 points per game, alongside an average of 80.5 points allowed. They were on a two-game winning streak prior to this match, having recently defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 91-81 and UIC Flames 81-74. However, their previous performance against Northern Iowa on January 24, where they lost 76-81, hinted at vulnerabilities that were exposed in this game.

On the other hand, Northern Iowa entered the contest with a 4-6 record over their last ten games, but they were also on a two-game winning streak, having recently won against Bradley Braves 61-49 and Evansville Purple Aces 71-55. The Panthers had been averaging 61.8 points scored and 62.8 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating a strong defensive performance, which they showcased effectively against Murray State.

The game began with both teams trading baskets, but as the match progressed, Northern Iowa's defense stifled Murray State's offensive efforts. The Panthers managed to maintain a steady lead, and their scoring efficiency improved significantly in the second half. Key plays included Trey Campbell's contributions with multiple jump shots and Mason Miller's layups, which helped to extend their lead further.

In terms of home versus away performance, Murray State had a home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Northern Iowa struggled with a 1-4 away record prior to this fixture. However, Northern Iowa's ability to adapt and execute their game plan effectively in this matchup proved crucial.

The injury picture did not seem to heavily impact either team, as both sides fielded competitive lineups. However, the psychological edge from their previous victory over Murray State may have played a role in Northern Iowa's confidence heading into this game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Murray State favored by 4.5 points with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, but Northern Iowa's performance exceeded expectations, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and defensive lapses from Murray State.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed Northern Iowa's strategic execution, particularly in the second half where they outscored Murray State decisively. The Panthers' ability to hit crucial three-pointers, including a notable 23-foot jumper from Leon Bond III, highlighted their offensive prowess. The final score of 89-60 underscored the gap in performance, with Northern Iowa effectively shutting down Murray State's scoring attempts and controlling the pace of the game.

In conclusion, Northern Iowa's victory over Murray State serves as a significant statement in their season, showcasing their potential as they continue to build momentum. The Panthers' ability to dominate in this matchup will be a critical confidence booster as they move forward in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MUR -4.5	145.5 o -105 / u -115	Northern Iowa Panthers +160 · Murray State Racers -192

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Leaders

PointsFred King14Murray State Racers
AssistsKJ Tenner2Murray State Racers
ReboundsFred King8Murray State Racers
PointsTrey Campbell22Northern Iowa Panthers
AssistsTrey Campbell6Northern Iowa Panthers
ReboundsTristan Smith9Northern Iowa Panthers

Recent form

Murray State Racers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W283.1 scored · 80.5 allowed per game4-1 at home

W91-81at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 7
W81-74vs UIC FlamesFeb 4
L86-103at Belmont BruinsFeb 1
L65-70vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 29
L76-81at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 24
L90-101at Drake BulldogsJan 22
W85-81vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 17
W92-79vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 10
W79-69at Evansville Purple AcesJan 8
W86-66vs Bradley BravesJan 4

Northern Iowa Panthers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W261.8 scored · 62.8 allowed per game1-4 away

W61-49vs Bradley BravesFeb 7
W71-55vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 31
L50-65at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 29
W81-76vs Murray State RacersJan 24
L54-59at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 22
L44-54at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 17
L61-69vs UIC FlamesJan 14
L69-75at Bradley BravesJan 10
L65-78vs Belmont BruinsJan 8
W62-48at Evansville Purple AcesJan 4

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	Northern Iowa Panthers	Murray State Racers
Field goals	40-66	24-61
Field goal %	61	39
Three-pointers	7-17	5-25
Three-point %	41	20
Free throws	2-2	7-10
Free throw %	100	70
Rebounds	38	25
Offensive rebounds	9	8
Defensive rebounds	29	17
Assists	15	6
Steals	4	5
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	6	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	8
Fast-break points	6	9
Points in the paint	54	30
Fouls	13	6
Largest lead	29	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	96	0

How the scoring went

1st Half39-31Will Hornseth makes 8-foot jumper (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half42-31Trey Campbell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Will Hornseth assists)
2nd Half44-31Trey Campbell makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half44-33Fred King makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half47-33Trey Campbell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Max Weisbrod assists)
2nd Half47-35Javon Jackson makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half48-35Ben Schwieger makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-35Ben Schwieger makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-35Trey Campbell makes layup (Ben Schwieger assists)
2nd Half53-35Leon Bond III makes layup
2nd Half53-37Roman Domon makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-37Leon Bond III makes 2-foot dunk (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half57-37Ismael Diouf makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Max Weisbrod assists)
2nd Half57-39Javon Jackson makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half59-39Will Hornseth makes layup
2nd Half59-41Javon Jackson makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half61-41Leon Bond III makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half61-42Javon Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-42Leon Bond III makes 3-foot dunk (Ben Schwieger assists)
2nd Half65-42Trey Campbell makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half65-45Roman Domon makes 24-foot three point jumper (KJ Tenner assists)
2nd Half65-47KJ Tenner makes layup
2nd Half67-47Will Hornseth makes 2-foot dunk (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half69-47Tristan Smith makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half69-50Mathis Courbon makes 23-foot three point jumper (KJ Tenner assists)
2nd Half71-50Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half73-50Will Hornseth makes layup
2nd Half73-51KJ Tenner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-52KJ Tenner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-52Trey Campbell makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half75-54Mathis Courbon makes layup
2nd Half77-54Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half79-54Trey Campbell makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half79-56Mason Miller makes layup (Brock Vice assists)
2nd Half79-57Mason Miller makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half81-57Trey Campbell makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half81-60Roman Domon makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half83-60Tristan Smith makes layup
2nd Half86-60Tristan Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half89-60Leon Bond III makes 23-foot three point jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours Murray State Racers, below favours Northern Iowa Panthers.