Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
21-3,12-1MVC
Valparaiso
0-25,0-14MVC
Racers Keep Rolling, Handle Beacons at the Bank
2/13/2026 8:47:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball defeated Valparaiso 95-69 on Friday night
Behind a dominant night from Halli Poock and Haven Ford, Murray State dismantled Valparaiso 95-69 on Friday night at the CFSB Center. Poock led all scorers with 26 points, while Ford provided a versatile spark with 25 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. The Racers also saw double-double efforts from Sharnecce Currie-Jelks, who grabbed 13 rebounds to go with 15 points, and Keslyn Secrist, who tallied 15 points and 10 boards.
Murray State (21-3, 12-1 MVC) broke the game open with a historic third-quarter performance, outscoring the Beacons 40-18 in the frame. The Racers shot a blistering 75% from the field and 63.6% from beyond the arc during that 10-minute stretch, transforming a nine-point halftime lead into a 31-point cushion heading into the fourth.
The Racers dominated the interior, outscoring Valparaiso 48-32 in the paint and winning the rebounding battle 47-35. Murray State's defense was equally effective, forcing 21 turnovers and converting them into 25 points.
Valparaiso (0-25, 0-14 MVC) was led by Allia von Schlegell, who finished with 22 points, and Fiona Connolly, who added 13.Â
Game Notes
- The Racers 40 point third quarter is a new program high, the Racers scored 38 points in the fourth quarter against Saint Louis this season
- Poock and Ford combined for 51 points and 13 assists
- Currie-Jelks collected her 17th double-double of the year
- Secrist followed up her 19 point performance from MSU's win at Indiana State with a 15 point game tonight
- MSU's home win streak now sits at 17, 6th longest nationally
- MSU has combined for 26 three pointers in their last two outings
