Murray State downs Brescia in Racer Arena exhibition game

The Murray State Racers took an 90-69 victory over the Brescia Bearcats Wednesday in front of a sellout crowd of 5,557 in a long-anticipated return to Racer Arena for the first time in 25 years.
 
Playing in the old home of Racer basketball for the first time since 1998, the buildup to the exhibition contest was much discussed and many memories dusted off.

Several former MSU coaches and players attended and were honored at halftime. In 44 seasons from 1954-98, Racer Arena is the place that saw Murray State Basketball set their tradition of excellence that continued after the move to the CFSB Center.
 
As for the game, the Racers led the Bearcats 39-36 at halftime and made the game-deciding run in the mid-second half.
 
The Racers put the game away with a 13-0 run that included three-straight 3-point shots from JaCobi Wood, Quincy Anderson and Rob Perry, for a 74-57 advantage with 7:29 remaining.
 
Brian Moore, Jr., led the Racers with 18 points, while MSU got 17 points from Perry, 13 each from Quincy Anderson and Jacobi Wood and 10 from Justin Morgan.
 
The 99^th season of MSU Basketball gets going Monday when the Racers open at home against Midway.