Who's Playing

Murray State @ Tennessee State

Current Records: Murray State 22-2; Tennessee State 10-14

What to Know

The Tennessee State Tigers haven't won a game against the #23 Murray State Racers since Jan. 16 of 2016, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. Tennessee State and the Racers will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at Gentry Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Tigers were able to grind out a solid victory over the UT Martin Skyhawks on Saturday, winning 69-61.

Meanwhile, MSU was the big favorite in their most recent contest, and for good reason. They made easy work of the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars on Saturday and carried off a 79-59 win.

Tennessee State suffered a grim 67-44 defeat to MSU in the teams' previous meeting in January. Maybe Tennessee State will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gentry Center -- Nashville, Tennessee
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $29.25

Odds

The Racers are a big 14.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 14.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Murray State have won seven out of their last eight games against Tennessee State.

  • Jan 13, 2022 - Murray State 67 vs. Tennessee State 44
  • Jan 28, 2021 - Murray State 73 vs. Tennessee State 53
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Murray State 73 vs. Tennessee State 65
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Murray State 76 vs. Tennessee State 64
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Murray State 100 vs. Tennessee State 62
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Murray State 76 vs. Tennessee State 57
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Murray State 92 vs. Tennessee State 83
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Tennessee State 73 vs. Murray State 71

Injury Report for Tennessee State

  • Hercy Miller: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Murray State

No Injury Information