Murray State University Athletics
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Racers Run Away from Memphis in Front of Record Setting Attendance
12/15/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball took down Memphis 85-57 in front of record crowd for Education Day
Murray State put together a dominant perforance to defeat Memphis 85-57 at the CFSB Center on Monday morning. 4,513 were in attendance for the annual Education Day game, setting a new standalone attendance record for the program.
The Racers wasted no time gaining control of the contest, erupting for 28 points in the first quarter to take an 11-point lead. They continued their offensive firepower in the second period, outscoring the Tigers 25-12 to build a 53-29 advantage at halftime. MSU held Memphis to just 28 points over the final two quarters to coast to the 28-point victory.
Halli Poock paced the Racers with a stellar double-double performance, dropping 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting, including 4 three-pointers, while pulling down a team-high 10 rebounds. Haven Ford flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and a game-high 8 assists. Sharnecce Currie-Jelks and Keslyn Secrist each added 15 points, with Ford and Currie-Jelks combining for 15 rebounds to help the Racers dominate the glass.
Game Notes
- Halli Poock recorded a double-double with a team-high 22 points and 10 rebounds
- Haven Ford filled the stat sheet with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, nearing a triple-double.
- Murray St. had four players score in double figures: Poock (22), Secrist (15), Currie-Jelks (15), and Ford (14).
- The Racers dominated the boards, outrebounding Memphis 52-37, including 19 offensive rebounds.
- Murray St. forced 20 turnovers and scored 24 points off those mistakes.
- Attendance at the CFSB Center was 4,513, a standalone attendance record
