Murray State Racers @ Missouri State Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MUR | 19 | 37 | 56 |
MOST | 43 | 34 | 77 |
Zaxton King scores 19, helps Missouri State beat Murray State 77-56 to end 10-game slide
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Zaxton King scored 19 points to help Missouri State snap a 10-game losing streak with a 77-56 romp over Murray State on Saturday.
King went 7 of 8 from the field (5 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Bears (8-15, 1-11 Missouri Valley Conference). Dez White added 16 points, six assists and five rebounds. Vincent Brady II had 14 points.
AJ Ferguson led the way for the Racers (11-12, 5-7) with 11 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Jacobi Wood also had 11 points and Kylen Milton scored 10.
Missouri State took the lead with 17:45 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 43-19 at halftime, with Brady racking up 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Antinio Petty
- John Hampton
- Alexander Thompson
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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