NCAAB · Final

Murray State Tops Valparaiso in High-Scoring Affair

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · CFSB Center

Murray State Racers 92, Valparaiso Beacons 79, 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 Valparaiso Beacons vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers beat Valparaiso Beacons 92-79 at CFSB Center on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Valparaiso Beacons vs Murray State Racers?

Murray State Racers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the CFSB Center, the Murray State Racers defeated the Valparaiso Beacons with a final score of 92-79. This victory extends Murray State's impressive home record to 16-3 and showcases their dominance in recent matchups against Valparaiso, improving their head-to-head record to 4-0. The Racers have now won 11 consecutive games, with their last loss dating back to November 26, 2025.

Murray State has been in exceptional form, boasting a perfect 10-0 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 87.2 points per game while allowing 75.9 points, indicating a strong offensive presence. In their last five games, they have maintained an average score of 83.0, with their most recent victory against the Evansville Purple Aces, where they won 79-69. The Racers have demonstrated their capability at home, finishing with a 5-0 record in their last five home games.

On the other hand, Valparaiso has had a mixed performance lately, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They have averaged 73.4 points scored and 69.5 points allowed during this stretch. Their recent form shows a slight improvement, winning their last two games against Illinois State Redbirds and UIC Flames, but they struggled earlier in the season, particularly in away games, where they have yet to secure a win, holding an 0-4 record.

The two teams previously met on December 21, 2025, where Murray State also emerged victorious with a score of 85-79. This consistent success against Valparaiso has likely contributed to the Racers' confidence heading into this game.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any current injuries affecting either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Murray State favored by a spread of -12.5, with a total set at 152.5. The moneyline odds reflected a strong belief in a Murray State victory, with a home moneyline of -900 and an away moneyline of +600, indicating a significant expectation of their success.

The conditions during the game were conducive to scoring, as both teams displayed offensive prowess. Notable scoring plays included a series of free throws and layups in the second half, contributing to the high final score. Murray State's Roman Domon and Javon Jackson were pivotal in maintaining their lead, with Domon contributing crucial points in the closing minutes.

Viewers should have noted the intensity of the game and the offensive strategies employed by both teams, particularly how Murray State capitalized on their home court advantage and Valparaiso's struggle to perform away from home. The Racers' ability to maintain a high scoring average while controlling the tempo of the game was a key factor in their victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MUR -12.5	152.5 o -112 / u -108	Valparaiso Beacons +600 · Murray State Racers -900

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Leaders

PointsJavon Jackson21Murray State Racers
AssistsJavon Jackson5Murray State Racers
ReboundsFred King10Murray State Racers
PointsBrody Whitaker19Valparaiso Beacons
AssistsRakim Chaney4Valparaiso Beacons
ReboundsShon Tupuola12Valparaiso Beacons

Recent form

Murray State Racers

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1087.2 scored · 75.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W79-69at Evansville Purple AcesJan 8
W86-66vs Bradley BravesJan 4
W81-77at UIC FlamesJan 2
W84-81vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 30
W85-79at Valparaiso BeaconsDec 21
W81-72vs Drake BulldogsDec 19
W115-100at Akron ZipsDec 13
W81-68vs Bellarmine KnightsDec 6
W84-52vs Morehead State EaglesDec 3
W96-95at George Washington RevolutionariesNov 26

Valparaiso Beacons

Last 10: 4-6Streak W273.4 scored · 69.5 allowed per game0-4 away

W77-71vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 8
W66-59vs UIC FlamesJan 4
L70-75at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 1
L48-58at Northern Iowa PanthersDec 30
L79-85vs Murray State RacersDec 21
L70-86at Northwestern WildcatsDec 17
L70-73vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 13
W98-58vs Calumet St. Joseph Crimson WaveDec 6
L72-75at Marquette Golden EaglesDec 3
W84-55vs Western Michigan BroncosNov 29

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	Valparaiso Beacons	Murray State Racers
Field goals	27-58	31-65
Field goal %	47	48
Three-pointers	7-16	12-31
Three-point %	44	39
Free throws	18-22	18-23
Free throw %	82	78
Rebounds	35	35
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	25	23
Assists	9	16
Steals	6	10
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	16	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	17
Fast-break points	7	10
Points in the paint	36	36
Fouls	21	18
Largest lead	6	13
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	15	80

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-57Justus McNair makes layup
2nd Half49-59Roman Domon makes layup
2nd Half49-61Mathis Courbon makes layup
2nd Half50-61JT Pettigrew makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-61JT Pettigrew makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-62Mathis Courbon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-62Brody Whitaker makes layup
2nd Half54-62Brody Whitaker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-64KJ Tenner makes layup
2nd Half54-65KJ Tenner makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-65Shon Tupuola makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half56-68Brayden Shorter makes 23-foot three point jumper (KJ Tenner assists)
2nd Half58-68Shon Tupuola makes 4-foot dunk (Brody Whitaker assists)
2nd Half58-70Roman Domon makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half61-70Rakim Chaney makes 27-foot three point jumper (JT Pettigrew assists)
2nd Half61-71Mathis Courbon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-72Mathis Courbon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-72Brody Whitaker makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rakim Chaney assists)
2nd Half64-75Roman Domon makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half67-75Brody Whitaker makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half69-75Justus McNair makes layup
2nd Half71-75JT Pettigrew makes layup
2nd Half71-77Fred King makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half71-78Fred King makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half74-78Rakim Chaney makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half74-79Javon Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-80Javon Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-81Javon Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-82Javon Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-83Javon Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-83Brody Whitaker makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half76-84Javon Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-85Javon Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-87Roman Domon makes 3-foot dunk (Javon Jackson assists)
2nd Half78-87Justus McNair makes layup
2nd Half78-88Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-89Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-91Javon Jackson makes layup (Roman Domon assists)
2nd Half79-91JT Pettigrew makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-92Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2