Nick Ellington scores 15 to guide Murray State to 58-47 victory over Valparaiso
MURRAY, Ky. -- — Nick Ellington scored 15 points as Murray State beat Valparaiso 58-47 on Saturday.
Ellington also had eight rebounds for the Racers (10-7, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Terence Harcum had 11 points.
Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (10-7, 3-3) with 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. Darius DeAveiro added 11 points.
Murray State took the lead with 6:56 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 26-21 at halftime, with Ellington racking up 11 points. Harcum scored all of his points in the second half for Murray State.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Edward Crenshaw
- Ervin Wilson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 17-3 | - | 31-4 |
| Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 28-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 20-14 |
| 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 | 15 | 9-23 |
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