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01-02 10:00

77 - 81

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The Murray State Racers secured a tough 81-77 road win against the Illinois-Chicago Flames in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup on January 2, 2026. This victory showcased Murray State's poise and execution in a hostile road environment, holding off a late rally from the Flames. The Racers built a solid lead in the first half with disciplined offense and took a nine-point advantage into the break. Illinois-Chicago came out with renewed energy in the second half, using full-court pressure to create turnovers and slowly chip away at the deficit. The Flames eventually tied the game with under four minutes to play, but Murray State responded with a critical 7-0 run, highlighted by a clutch three-pointer and a tough finish at the rim, to regain control for good. Illinois-Chicago had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but a contested three-point attempt missed, sealing the four-point win for the Racers. This hard-fought road win was invaluable in the conference race. The UIC coach praised his team's fight but pointed to the final three minutes as the deciding factor, while the Murray State coach commended his team's resilience under pressure.

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The Illinois-Chicago vs Murray State fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Illinois-Chicago vs Murray State on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jan 2, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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