Williams scores 20, leads Murray State past SIU-Edwardsville
MURRAY, Kent. (AP)
KJ Williams had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Murray State Racers won its 11th straight game, defeating Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 74-55 on Saturday night.
SIU-Edwardsville Cougars tied the game at 46 when Iziah James hit a 3-pointer with 12:42 remaining but the Cougars missed their next 17 shots. Kenyon Duling ended the long drought with a 3-pointer with eight seconds left and SIUE finished the game at 32% from the field, including 2 of 12 on 3-pointers. Murray State shot 54% for the game.
Tevin Brown had 17 points for Murray State (17-5, 10-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jaiveon Eaves added 14 points. Anthony Smith had 12 rebounds. Murray State remains tied for first place with Austin Peay.
Tyresse Williford tied a season high with 22 points for the Cougars (5-18, 2-8). Cam Williams added 12 points.
Murray State plays at Belmont on Thursday. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville plays Morehead State at home on Thursday.
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| Min. Per Game | ||
| Pts. Per Game | ||
| Ast. Per Game | ||
| Reb. Per Game | ||
| Field Goal % | ||
| Three Point % | ||
| Free Throw % |
| Team Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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| Team Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SIUE 5-18 | 66.9 PPG | 38.1 RPG | 13.8 APG |
| Murray State 17-5 | 75.4 PPG | 40.8 RPG | 14.4 APG |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |