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Murray State Racers vs Illinois State Redbirds

College Basketball

19-10

61-78

Final

18-10

CEFCU Arena

Lead tracker

MUR leadsBiggest lead MUR 5, ILST 23

ILST leads

Team	1H	2H	T
MUR	28	33	61
ILST	36	42	78

Who won: Illinois St 78-61

The Illinois State Redbirds beat the Murray State Racers 78-61 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at CEFCU Arena. The Illinois St outscored the Murray St 42-33 in the 2nd half. Ty'Reek Coleman led the Illinois St in points (22). Roman Domon led the Murray St in points (18).

Recap · Feb 19

Coleman scores 22 off the bench, Illinois State downs Murray State 78-61

Ty'Reek Coleman's 22 points off of the bench helped Illinois State to a 78-61 victory against Murray State on Wednesday night.

What it means

Murray St 5-5 on the road; Illinois St 12-2 at home.

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Game info

Venue: CEFCU Arena, Normal, IL · Attendance 4,319
Officials: Jeff Campbell (Referee), Antinio Petty (Referee), Peter Larson (Referee)

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