Murray State Racers 61, Illinois State Redbirds 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Murray State Racers 78–61 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Murray State Racers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Illinois State Redbirds | 36 | 42 | 78 |
Win probability
Why Murray State Racers lost
- Lost H2 33-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.