- Matchup: UIC Flames vs Murray State Racers
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: CFSB Center, Murray, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UIC Flames (12-10) travel to the CFSB Center this Tuesday to face off against the Murray State Racers (16-6).
In their latest outing, the UIC Flames triumphed over Southern Illinois with a close score of 68-66. UIC concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 40.0% (22 of 55) and made 3 out of 20 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Flames converted 21 of 26 for an impressive 80.8%. They secured a total of 38 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end, and recorded 4 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, UIC allowed a shooting percentage of 44.0% from the floor on 22 out of 50 attempts. Southern Illinois recorded 12 assists and 10 steals, grabbing 22 rebounds (4 offensive, 18 defensive) without any blocks. They shot 72.7% from the line, hitting 16 of 22 attempts, and made 6 of 13 three-pointers. UIC committed 16 fouls, while Southern Illinois tallied 18.
Key player Elijah Crawford shone in the match, scoring 23 points on 9 of 15 shooting. He logged 29 minutes and added 3 rebounds and 1 assist while finishing with a 60.0% field goal percentage.
UIC enters the game with a season record of 12-10. The team averages 75.5 points per game (ranked 204th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 44.8%. The Flames make 32.2% of their three-point attempts (138 of 428) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 73.9%. UIC averages 36.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated 322 assists this season, ranking 124th in college basketball. They turn the ball over 12.2 times per game, committing an average of 17.1 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Flames force an average of 14.2 turnovers per game and draw 18.4 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 31.3% from three-point range and are ranked 88th nationally in points allowed per game (70.1). UIC’s defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 42.2% (526 of 1,246) and averages 33.5 rebounds per game. They rank 338th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 350 so far this season.
The last time they played, the Murray State Racers suffered a defeat at the hands of Belmont, ending the game at 103-86. The Racers recorded 15 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 30. They turned the ball over 13 times while making 5 steals. Belmont committed 21 fouls, allowing Murray State 26 free-throw attempts, converting 22 for an 84.6% success rate. From beyond the arc, the Racers hit 6 of 23 attempts (26.1%) and finished 29 of 61 overall from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.5%. The Racers allowed Belmont to shoot 37 out of 66 (56.1%) from the field, enabling them to score 12 of 24 from three-point range and 17 of 25 at the line (68.0%). On the boards, Murray State allowed Belmont to collect a total of 28 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end.
Fredrick King was a notable contributor for the Racers during this matchup. He achieved a perfect shooting rate of 100.0% by going 9 for 9, accumulating 22 points and 8 rebounds in 25 minutes, although he did not record any assists.
Murray State holds a 16-6 record for the season. The Racers commit an average of 18.8 fouls per game and convert 76.4% of free throws. They achieve an average of 14.7 assists per game, placing them 144th in the nation, with a turnover rate of 11.7 per game. For the season, they have scored 1,899 points, averaging 86.3 points per game, and they average 37.9 rebounds per game. In offensive play, they have a shooting percentage of 46.9%, positioning them 90th in college hoops.
Murray State’s defense allows opponents to shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc (117 of 338), and they let teams convert 73.0% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 11.5 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking 48th and 230th in Division 1, respectively. The Racers are ranked 293rd in points per game allowed, with an average of 78.2. They force 11.9 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 45.7% from the floor (280th in D-1).
Which team will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Murray State to Cover
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