Final
Murray State beats Eastern Kentucky 62-60
Dec 4, 2009 - 3:38 AM MURRAY, Ky.(AP) -- B.J. Jenkins sank the game-winning shot with 2.6 seconds remaining to give Murray State a 62-60 win over Eastern Kentucky on Thursday night in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams.The Racers (6-1) have won six in a row after a season-opening loss to No. 12 California.
The Colonels (5-2) led 57-48 after a 3-pointer by Josh Taylor with 6:06 remaining. However, the Racers tightened up on defense and allowed only one field goal the rest of the way.
Jeffrey McClain gave the Racers the lead 58-57, and after the teams traded baskets, Joshua Jones hit a free throw to tie the game at 60 and set up Jenkins' heroics.
Tony Easley led the Racers with 14 points, Isacc Miles added 13 and McClain came off the bench to score 12.
Papa Oppong had a game-high 18 points for the Colonels and Taylor added 15.
The Colonels had a season-high 20 turnovers.
- NCAA BB
EASTRN KENTUCKY 60
MURRAY ST 62 FINAL
Dec 3 9:07 PM - 101
roots - 43
roots - NCAA BB
EASTRN KENTUCKY 33
MURRAY ST 30 HALFTIME
Dec 3 7:49 PM
Related News
- Saint Peter’s vs. Murray State: 2022 NCAA Tournament Player Prop Odds & Projections (March Madness) Mar 19
- NCAA Tournament Survivor Guide For Round 2 (Saturday) Mar 18
- San Francisco vs. Murray State: 7 Top Player Prop Odds & Picks (March Madness) Mar 17
- NCAA Tournament East Region Betting Primer (2022 March Madness) Mar 15
- Sleepers To Make the Sweet 16 (March Madness 2022) Mar 15
- Updated Murray State vs. San Francisco Odds, Spread, Pick & Predictions for 2022 NCAA Tournament Mar 14
- Murray State vs. San Francisco: Best NCAA Tournament Sports Betting Offers Mar 13
- Men’s College Basketball Power Rankings: Week 11 (2021-22) Jan 19
- Murray State names McMahon to replace Prohm Jun 10
- Prohm leaves Murray State for Iowa State Jun 8
- Prohm leaves Murray State for Iowa State Jun 8
- Murray State's Payne entering NBA Draft Apr 6