Ford's Career Day Leads Racers over Memphis

Saturday, November 23

Memphis, TN

2 p.m.

Murray State

2-2,0-0MVC

Memphis

2-4,0-0AAC

Murray St.

Memphis

Photo by: Murray State Sports Information

11/23/2024 4:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Murray State women's basketball defeated Memphis 87-83 behind a career day from Haven Ford

Backed by Haven Ford's career-high 31 points, Murray State women's basketball defeated Memphis 87-83 in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday afternoon. Along with her 31 points, Ford also had 11 rebounds to secure her second double-double of the season and went 14-15 from the free throw line.

Katelyn Young had 22 points of her own while Halli Poock had 18 points and eight assists against the Tigers. Ava Learn had 10 points as at least four different Racers reached double figure scoring for the second time this season.

After trailing 40-35 at the half, the Racers scored 29 points in the third quarter and 23 points in the fourth to outscore Memphis by nine following the break. The Racers had 18 assists on 28 made field goals and grabbed 40 rebounds.

Game Notes

Haven Ford posted a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season
Ford's previous career-high of 27 points came last season against Southern Illinois on February 9
Katelyn Young had 22 points and five rebounds against the Tigers
Halli Poock put up 18 points and a team-high eight assists in the victory and Ava Learn rounded out the double digit scorers with 10 points
Murray State made 24 free throws and dished out 18 assists
The Racers next game comes against Little Rock on Tuesday night
The Racers and Trojans have not played since 2009 when the Racers won 67-65

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