- Matchup: Murray State Racers vs McNeese Cowboys
- Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
- Venue: John Gray Gymnasium, George Town, Cayman Islands
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Monday, the McNeese Cowboys (3-1) will clash with the Murray State Racers (4-1) at John Gray Gymnasium.
In their latest matchup, the Murray State Racers defeated Little Rock, securing a solid win with a score of 89-68. They committed a total of 17 personal fouls compared to Little Rock’s 19. From behind the arc, Murray State hit 2 out of 6 shots. Little Rock managed to make 12 of 16 free throw attempts, finishing with a 75.0% success rate. On the boards, Little Rock had 33 rebounds (14 offensive, 19 defensive), but did not record any blocks in the game. They also provided 11 assists and made 5 steals. On defense, the Racers allowed Little Rock to shoot 44.3% from the field, permitting 27 successful shots from 61 attempts. Murray State recorded 15 assists and forced 13 turnovers, while managing 7 steals. They harvested 29 rebounds total, with 10 being offensive. At the free-throw line, the Racers maintained a shooting percentage of 73.9%, converting 17 of 23 attempts. Overall, they finished with a field goal percentage of 50.9%, completing 29 of 57 shots and hitting 14 of their 30 three-point attempts.
Brayden Shorter was a standout in this game, contributing 16 points on 6 of 11 shooting, playing for 18 minutes while grabbing 2 rebounds. He had an impressive shooting percentage of 54.5% and added 1 assist to his stats.
The Murray State Racers enter this game with an overall record of 4-1 this season. They average 94.4 points per game, placing them 20th in the nation, while shooting 49.4% from the field. Murray State excels from long range, hitting 38.6% of their three-point attempts (59 of 153) and 79.3% at the foul line. Collectively, they average 36.6 rebounds per game and have registered 88 assists, ranking 51st in college basketball for ball movement. However, they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times and commit 19.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Racers force 16.0 turnovers per game while accruing 20.6 personal fouls. They currently rank 115th in Division 1 for allowing assists, having surrendered 54 assists this season. Murray State concedes a field goal percentage of 42.6% (141 of 331) and averages 36.4 rebounds per game. They allow 34.2% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 250th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (77.2).
In their most recent outing, the McNeese Cowboys achieved a convincing 88-62 victory over Louisiana. They allowed Louisiana to grab a total of 25 rebounds (10 offensive). From three-point range, McNeese struggled, shooting just 27.3% on 6 of 22 attempts, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 23 attempts (87.0%). Louisiana managed to shoot 33.3% from the field, making 18 of 54 attempts. The Cowboys, however, shot an impressive 53.3% from the field, making 24 of 45 attempts, including 10 of 21 three-pointers (47.6%). They secured 30 total rebounds in the game, consisting of 22 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Larry Johnson was pivotal for the Cowboys, scoring 24 points in 20 minutes on the court while also providing 1 assist. He exhibited stellar efficiency, hitting 7 of 11 shots for a shooting percentage of 63.6% and adding 3 rebounds to his tally.
The McNeese Cowboys hold a 3-1 record for the season. They average 16.8 fouls per game and boast a free-throw success rate of 79.5%. The Cowboys distribute 22.0 assists per game (8th in the nation) while averaging 11.0 turnovers. This season, McNeese has accumulated 414 total points, averaging 103.5 points per game, and pulling down 41.0 rebounds per game. They rank 3rd in Division 1 for field goal percentage, hitting 57.3% of their shots from the floor.
Defensively, McNeese allows 32.0% shooting from beyond the arc (41 of 128) and gives up 69.1% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 10.3 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 46th and 71st in those categories, respectively. In points allowed, the Cowboys rank 47th in Division 1, allowing 64.0 points per game. They force opponents into 19.5 turnovers per game and restrict teams to shooting 34.3% from the field, ranking 7th nationally in this category.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on McNeese
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