Racers' rally falls short 70-60 at Belmont; Arch Madness awaits

The Murray State Racers late-game rally came up short Sunday 70-60 to the Belmont Bruins at the Curb Event Center in Nashville.

Nick Ellington led the Racers with a 19-point performance on 5-of-10 from the field and 9-of-10 from the free throw line. JaCobi Wood added 12 points and seven assists. AJ Ferguson grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

Having a poor first half when they shot just 31 percent (9-of-29), the Racers trailed the Bruins in the regular season finale 41-22.

The Racers (15-16) finish 9-11 in their third season in the Missouri Valley Conference and now wait for their first round assignment at Arch Madness as the MVC Tournament is played annually in St. Louis.



(Photo Dave Winder/MSU Athletics)