Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers

College Basketball

Illinois St

15-7

70-65

Final

Murray St

16-6

CFSB Center

Lead tracker

ILST leadsBiggest lead ILST 9, MUR 4

MUR leads

Team	1H	2H	T
ILST	35	35	70
MUR	29	36	65

Who won: Illinois St 70-65

The Illinois State Redbirds beat the Murray State Racers 70-65 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at CFSB Center. Chase Walker led the Illinois St in points (21). Fredrick King led the Murray St in points (19).

Recap · Jan 28

Walker scores 21, Illinois State defeats Murray State 70-65

Chase Walker's 21 points helped Illinois State defeat Murray State 70-65 on Wednesday.

What it means

Illinois St 4-4 on the road; Murray St 10-1 at home.

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Game info

Venue: CFSB Center, Murray, KY · Attendance 5,553
Officials: Deron White (Referee), Bret Smith (Referee), John Hampton (Referee)

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