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Murray State Races Past Texas Southern for 99-78 Victory
By Piper Rampage
Photo: Murray State / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State stayed perfect with a 99-78 victory over Texas Southern on Nov. 13 at CFSB Center. The Racers improved to 4-0, while Texas Southern fell to 1-3.
Murray State led 50-38 at halftime before scoring 49 points in the second half. Texas Southern scored 40 points after the break, but the Racers maintained control to secure the home win.
Brayden Shorter led Murray State with 21 points, including seven three-pointers on 12 attempts. Brigham Rogers added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Roman Domon contributed 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
The Racers dominated the glass, outrebounding Texas Southern 58-34. That advantage produced 21 second-chance points and helped Murray State control the game after taking the lead late in the first half.
Murray State took the lead with 4:56 remaining in the first half and closed the period with a 16-4 run for a 50-38 advantage. The Racers then opened the second half with a 14-6 run, scoring 14 of the first 20 points after the break to extend the lead.
Texas Southern was led by Karris Bilal, who scored a career-high 30 points. Ben Vungo added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers.
Murray State also made 27 of 35 free throws, adding to a balanced effort that kept the Racers unbeaten at 4-0.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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