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Southeast Missouri State Falls 70-68 to Murray State - Recap

Murray State got 23 points from KJ Williams en route to a 70-68 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday at Show Me Center.

Murray State did not, however, defeat Southeast Missouri State against the spread, which closed at -11.5 at most sportsbooks.

Murray State got 20 points from Trae Hannibal and another 15 points from Tevin Brown. Justice Hill contributed 3 assists, while KJ Williams cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Southeast Missouri State got 12 points from Manny Patterson in a losing cause and another 10 points from Phillip Russell. Chris Harris contributed 8 assists for them, while Manny Patterson had 10 rebounds.

Murray State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Southeast Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-30.