Wood scores 24, Murray State defeats Valparaiso 80-68
MURRAY, Ky. -- — Jacobi Wood had 24 points in Murray State's 80-68 victory against Valparaiso on Saturday night.
Wood shot 9 for 16 and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Racers (12-17, 9-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Nick Ellington scored 14 points and added 11 rebounds. Rob Perry had 12 points and was 5 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line.
Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (6-23, 2-16) with 26 points. Isaiah Stafford added 13 points, five assists and two steals for Valparaiso. Sherman Weatherspoon IV also had 12 points. The loss is the 10th in a row for the Beacons.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chance Wallesen
- Tyler Kumpf
- Edward Crenshaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 17-3 | - | 31-4 |
| Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 28-9 |
| Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 22-14 |
| UIC | 10-10 | 7 | 17-14 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| Indiana State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Southern Illinois | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Evansville | 8-12 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Valparaiso | 6-14 | 11 | 15-19 |
| Missouri State | 2-18 | 12 | 9-23 |
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