Nick Ellington had 23 points in Murray State's 82-72 victory over Missouri State on Wednesday night.
Ellington added five rebounds for the Racers (11-15, 8-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Quincy Anderson scored 16 points and added three steals. Jacobi Wood had 12 points and was 5 of 15 shooting (2 for 9 from 3-point range).
Matthew Lee led the way for the Bears (14-12, 6-9) with 22 points and seven assists. Chance Moore added 21 points and two steals for Missouri State. In addition, Cesare Edwards finished with 10 points.
The Racers are 8-7 in the MVC and in a 4-way tie for fourth place with Belmont, Southern Illinois and UNI.
Indiana State (13-2), Drake (12-3) and Bradley (10-5) are at the top of the conference.
MSU has two home games left in the regular season against Valparaiso Feb. 24, and Belmont Feb. 28.
Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics
