- Matchup: Murray State Racers vs. Drake Bulldogs
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Knapp Center, Des Moines, IA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Drake Bulldogs (9-10) will face off against the Murray State Racers (16-3) at the Knapp Center this Wednesday.
The Murray State Racers recently played against Indiana State, securing a close victory with a final score of 85-81. In this matchup, Murray State committed 17 fouls, while Indiana State had 20. The Racers were successful on 8 of 16 three-point attempts, whereas Indiana State shot 60.0% from the free-throw line, converting 9 of 15. On the boards, Indiana State pulled down 33 rebounds (11 offensive, 22 defensive) but failed to record a block. The Racers, on defense, allowed Indiana State to shoot 48.5% from the field (32 of 66) and provided 11 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and collecting 5 steals. Murray State gathered 37 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end, and shot 69.6% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 23 attempts. They finished with a field goal percentage of 46.8% (29 of 62) and hit 11 of their 29 shots from beyond the arc.
Javon Jackson was a standout in this game, contributing 21 points on 6 of 13 shooting, in addition to grabbing 2 rebounds. He played for 28 minutes, maintaining a shooting percentage of 46.2% and dishing out 3 assists.
The Racers enter this contest with an impressive record of 16-3 this season. They average 12.1 turnovers per game, while committing 18.5 fouls as a team. In terms of rebounding, they average 38.4 boards per game and have totaled 294 assists this season, ranking 80th among college teams for passing. Murray State boasts a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3% (200 of 536) and converts 76.0% from the charity stripe. They average 87.8 points per game (21st in the nation) while shooting 47.7% overall.
Defensively, the Racers force 12.2 turnovers per game and draw 20.5 fouls per match. They limit opponents to shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc and rank 280th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (77.3). Murray State allows adversaries to shoot 44.8% from the field (547 out of 1,222) and gives up an average of 34.9 rebounds per game. They rank 84th nationally concerning assists surrendered, with 221 given up this season.
In their latest game, the Drake Bulldogs suffered a defeat against UIC, finishing 74-67. In this game, Drake allowed UIC to collect a total of 36 rebounds (10 offensive). The Bulldogs shot 40.0% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, and managed to convert 24 out of 38 free throws (63.2%). On the flip side, UIC shot 20 of 51 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39.2%. Drake’s shooting was 24 out of 59 overall, equating to 40.7%. They were less effective from beyond the arc, making only 9 out of 32 attempts (28.1%), and managed a free-throw success rate of 55.6%, with only 10 made. UIC recorded 17 fouls in total, allowing the Bulldogs 18 free-throw opportunities. They coughed the ball up 8 times and secured 4 steals during this match, while grabbing 21 defensive boards and logging 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 26 rebounds.
Jalen Quinn emerged as a key player for the Bulldogs, sinking 9 of 17 attempts for a shooting rate of 52.9%. He recorded 28 points in 35 minutes, also contributing 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
Drake’s season record stands at 9-10. The Bulldogs average 16.9 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 71.0%. They average 14.4 assists per game (177th in the country) and turn the ball over 10.4 times per game. This season, Drake has scored 1,443 points (75.9 per game) and collects 35.7 rebounds per contest. Offensively, the Bulldogs shoot at a rate of 44.9% from the field, ranking 213th in college basketball.
On defense, the Bulldogs permit opponents to shoot 34.1% on three-point attempts (170 of 498), while their free-throw defense allows 67.9% opposition success. They allow 13.4 assists and 36.7 rebounds per contest, placing them 186th and 291st nationally. Drake ranks 124th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up 71.7. They force 10.8 turnovers each game and restrict teams to a shooting percentage of 41.8% from the field (80th in college basketball).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Murray State to Win
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