Postseason NIT - Missouri State Downs Murray State 89-76 - Match Report

Postseason NIT - Missouri State Downs Murray State 89-76 - Match Report

Jermaine Mallett scored 23 points leading Missouri State to an 89-76 victory over Murray State at JQH Arena on Tuesday.

Missouri State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 9-point spread as favorites.

Missouri State got 14 points from Kyle Weems and another 13 points from Will Creekmore. Nafis Ricks contributed 8 assists, while Jermaine Mallett cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Murray State got a 16-point performance from Ivan Aska, who was supported by 15 points from Jewuan Long. B.J. Jenkins had 7 assists in a losing cause for Murray State, while Isacc Miles grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Missouri State were victorious, as the score was 38-31 at the break.

Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-22.

 

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