WEDNESDAY'S SCORES
East Tennessee State 96,
@Murray State 68
@Austin Peay 97, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 61
EAST TENNESSEE STATE 96, MURRAY STATE 68
MURRAY, Ky. - East Tennessee State got out and ran Wednesday night at the CFSB Center as the Murray State women fell to the Buccaneers 96-68. ETSU outscored the Racers 26-4 in fast break points in the contest and had a 27-11 advantage in points off turnovers.
The MSU (2-5) offense was held in check most of the night as the Racers shot just 33.8 percent from the floor and went 11-of-34 from 3-point range. Meanwhile, the Bucs (5-4) shot nearly 46 percent from the floor overall and hit seven 3-pointers. ETSU also made eight more free throws than the Racers.
The first half of the game was within single digits as ETSU led 26-17 after the first quarter and 47-36 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Bucs led by as many as 20 and outscored the Racers 24-11 in the fourth quarter leading to the wider margin.
Abria Gulledge hit five 3-pointers in the loss and led the Racers with 19 points. Ke’Shunan James recorded her third double-double of the season as she had 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. James also had a game-high six assists in the loss. Brianna Crane had a career-night on the evening as she scored 13 points and pulled down 10 boards, both of which were career-bests.
ETSU doubled up the Racers in points in the paint (48-24) in the game and also got 42 bench points. MSU’s bench did have its best night of the year however, scoring a season-high 24 points. The Racers committed 20 turnovers in the loss.
MSU returns to action Friday as the Racers make the trip to Alabama for a 6 p.m., contest against Alabama A&M. It will be MSU’s final game before taking a 10-day break for Finals Week.
AUSTIN PEAY 97, ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF 61
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay defeated visitnig Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 97-61, to extend its winning streak to five straight games. It's the first itme the Governors have won five straight since the 2010-11 season.
With the win, APSU improved to 5-1 on the season.
Five Austin Peay players reached double-digits in points with Brianah Febry leading the way with 17 points. She was 5-for-6 from the field and went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line. Keisha Gregory recorded 15 points while Kelen Kenol and Brianne Alexander each had 12 points. Brandi Ferby added 10 points.
The Govs will be back on action on Saturday when they host Evansville.